D. C. Fraser
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Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Opinion: Keeping up in a fast-moving COVID-19 world
Reading Time: 3 minutes It is difficult to write something timely about a situation that unfolds by the moment, as a glimpse into how matters have evolved in Ottawa over the past few days surely shows. The true impact of COVID-19 won’t be known for some time, especially because there is no clear indication as to how long the … Read more → Read More
Trade pacts, food policy on AAFC's agenda for 2020-21
Reading Time: 3 minutes Improving international trade and introducing the new food policy highlight Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) plans for the next year. In its 2020-21 departmental plan, which sets priorities for the upcoming year, AAFC says it will “continue to assist the sector to take advantage of market opportunities and maintain or improve access to international markets, …… → Read More
Poultry, egg farmers renew call on feds for CPTPP compensation
Reading Time: 2 minutes Canada’s poultry and egg farmers say they are disappointed no compensation has yet been put in place domestic market share given up under the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade pact. Egg Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada and Canadian Hatching Egg Producers, in a recent release, said they … Read more → Read More
Fraser: What will be the long-term impact of COVID-19?
Reading Time: 2 minutes As developments around the COVID-19 coronavirus change rapidly, I can’t help but speculate on the longer-term effects of it. By now, much has been made of the economic impact it — alongside the Saudi Arabia-Russia oil trade war — will have on global economies. While it’s guesswork to estimate the total impact without knowing how … Read more → Read More
Industry supports bill to regulate barn invasions
Reading Time: 3 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – The growing issue of on farm protests threatening the health and safety of animals is the subject of a private member’s bill recently introduced to the House of Commons. Conservative Party of Canada agriculture critic John Barlow introduced the bill with the goal of punishing those responsible for on farm protests. Why … Read more → Read More
U of S down 10 Saudi students since Kingdom called for return home
According to the University of Saskatchewan, there were 19 students from Saudi Arabia attending the school in Jan. 2018 but only nine enrolled right now. → Read More
Latest issues not first time Huawei raising concerns in Saskatchewan
SaskTel is once again defending its relationship with the controversial Chinese telecommunications company. → Read More
Bernier bashes equalization in campaign-style Regina stop
Even if the party is not officially registered to run candidates, his trip to Saskatchewan was essentially a campaign stop in the lead up to October's federal election. → Read More
Goodale warns of foreign interference in upcoming election
Ralph Goodale on Tuesday warned of foreign agents attempting to influence the upcoming Canadian election → Read More
Fewer Saudi Arabian students at U of R leaves a 'hole in the fabric of our community'
There are 119 fewer Saudi Arabian students attending the University of Regina this semester. → Read More
Trudeau ends Regina trip responding to pipeline, carbon tax concerns
The prime minister spent the end of his trip to Regina the way he spent the start — responding to questions about pipelines and carbon tax. → Read More
Province, feds reach long-awaited deal on life of coal plants
As it stands now, the province's Shand Power station near Estevan could become a "stranded asset" but other coal plants see life extended. → Read More
Long lines to greet — and protest — Trudeau at the University of Regina
Long before Justin Trudeau was scheduled to appear in Regina, protesters and supporters alike were already getting ready to greet him. → Read More
Sask. environment minister says he will claim 2019 carbon tax rebate this year
Saskatchewan residents will be able to claim rebates of the 2019 carbon tax when they file their 2018 taxes this year. → Read More
Trudeau can expect protests in return to Regina, not a meeting with Moe
Like most stops in his tour schedule he can expect to be greeted by protesters, but he won't be greeted by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. → Read More
Province rejigs emergency response management to 'enhance' safety
The Saskatchewan government is rolling two budget line items, from two separate ministries, into one as part of an effort to "enhance" safety. → Read More
MLA Nancy Heppner won't seek re-election
First elected in 2007, Heppner took over what was then the Martensville seat from her late father, Ben Heppner. → Read More
Pro-oil and pipeline protesters make way to Legislative Building, greeted by premier
About 200 people gathered in front of Saskatchewan’s Legislative Building on Tuesday to express their support for pipelines. → Read More
Sixties Scoop survivors say apology a "start" as they look for government action
For Sixties Scoop survivor Shelbi-Dawn Pelletier, sorry is a start — but action must follow. “I really want to see that there is change. → Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau coming to Regina later this week
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold town hall meeting in Regina this week. → Read More