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Update 3: “Second Arrest” Evansburg RCMP lay charges in animal cruelty investigation

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January 10, 2019

Evansburg RCMP lay charges in animal cruelty investigation *update 3*

Parkland County, Alberta – A male previously charged in an animal cruelty investigation has turned himself in and is facing new charges.

Ross Andrew Atkinson (50) of Parkland County has been charged with 60 counts of permitting and/or causing unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury to animals contrary to section 446(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Atkinson was released from custody after a bail hearing to appear in Evansburg Provincial Court on January 14, 2019.

The public is reminded that the RCMP nor the SPCA is soliciting funds, feed, or supports of any kind. The animals involved are in appropriate care and necessary supports are in place.

 

January 9 Evansburg RCMP lay charges in animal cruelty investigation *update 2: new charges*

Parkland County, Alberta – A female previously charged in an animal cruelty investigation is now facing an additional 60 Criminal Code charges as a result of a continuing investigation by Evansburg RCMP.

On January 8, 2019, a collaborative effort involving Evansburg RCMP, RCMP Livestock Investigations, Alberta SPCA, Brand Inspectors, Sangudo Veterinary Clinic, Parkland County, and Lac St. Anne County resulted in the removal of a total of 65 horses and 6 dogs from a rural property. The animals were alive but in varied states of health. The animals were taken to appropriate locations for care and medical treatment where required.

Patricia Lynn Moore (48) of Parkland County has been charged with 60 counts of permitting and/or causing unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury to animals contrary to section 446(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Moore remains in custody and is due to appear before a Justice by phone in Stony Plain Provincial Court this morning.

RCMP would like to advise that they are not seeking donations and arrangements for the care of the animals has already been made. The public should be aware of any potential fraudsters seeking to benefit from this incident.

January 7, 2019

Evansburg RCMP lay charges in animal cruelty investigation *update second arrest*

Parkland County, Alberta – A second person has been arrested and charged in relation to an animal cruelty investigation.

Ross Andrew Atkinson (50) of Parkland County has been charged with three counts of permitting and/or causing unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury to animals contrary to section 446(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Atkinson was released from custody after a bail hearing to appear in Evansburg Provincial Court on January 14, 2019.

As this matter is now before the courts no further information will be provided.

Parkland County, Alberta – An adult female is facing charges after Evansburg RCMP launched an investigation surrounding allegations of mistreatment of horses on a rural property.

RCMP began a criminal investigation after receiving reports of starving horses on a property. On January 4, 2019, an adult female resident of the property was arrested without incident.

Patricia Lynn Moore (48) of Parkland County has been charged with three counts of permitting and/or causing unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury to animals contrary to section 446(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.

Moore was released from custody after a bail hearing to appear in Evansburg Provincial Court on January 14, 2019.

As this matter is now before the courts no further information will be provided

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Bill C-282, now in the Senate, risks holding back other economic sectors and further burdening consumers

Published on April 17, 2024

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From the Frontier Centre for Public Policy

By Sylvain Charlebois

Bill C-282 currently sits in the Canadian Senate and stands on the precipice of becoming law in a matter of weeks. Essentially, this bill seeks to bestow immunity upon supply management from any potential future trade negotiations without offering increased market access to potential trade partners.

In simpler terms, it risks holding all other economic sectors hostage solely to safeguard the interests of a small, privileged group of farmers. This is far from an optimal scenario, and the implications of this bill spell bad news for Canadians.

Supply management, which governs poultry, egg, and dairy production in Canada, has traditionally enabled us to fulfill our domestic needs. Under this system, farmers are allocated government-sanctioned quotas to produce food for the nation. At the same time, high tariffs are imposed on imports of items such as chicken, butter, yogurt, cheese, milk, and eggs. This model has been in place for over five decades, ostensibly to shield family farms from economic volatility.

However, despite the implementation of supply management, Canada has witnessed a comparable decline in the number of farms as the United States, where a national supply management scheme does not exist. Supply management has failed to preserve much of anything beyond enriching select agricultural sectors.

For instance, dairy farmers now possess quotas valued at over $25 billion while concurrently burdening dairy processors with the highest-priced industrial milk in the Western world. Recent data indicates a significant surge in prices at the grocery store, with yogurt prices alone soaring by over 30 percent since December 2023. This escalation is increasingly straining the budgets of many consumers.

It’s evident to those knowledgeable about the situation that the emergence of Bill C-282 should come as no surprise. Proponents of supply management exert considerable influence over politicians across party lines, compelling them to support this bill to safeguard the interests of less than one percent of our economy, much to the ignorance of most Canadians. In the last federal budget, the dairy industry alone received over $300 million in research funds, funds that arguably exceed their actual needs.

While Canada’s agricultural sector accounts for approximately seven percent of our GDP, supply-managed industries represent only a small fraction of that figure. Supply-managed farms represent about five percent of all farms in Canada. Forging trade agreements with key partners such as India, China, and the United Kingdom is imperative not only for sectors like automotive, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology but for the vast majority of farms in livestock and grains to thrive and contribute to global welfare and prosperity. It is essential to recognize that Canada has much more to offer than merely self-sufficiency in food production.

Over time, the marketing boards overseeing quotas for farmers have amassed significant power and have proven themselves politically aggressive. They vehemently oppose any challenges to the existing system, targeting politicians, academics, and groups advocating for reform or abolition. Despite occasional resistance from MPs and Senators, no major political party has dared to question the disproportionate protection afforded to one sector over others. Strengthening our supply-managed sectors necessitates embracing competition, which can only serve to enhance their resilience and competitiveness.

A recent example of the consequences of protectionism is the United Kingdom’s decision to walk away from trade negotiations with Canada due to disagreements over access to our dairy market. Not only do many Canadians appreciate the quality of British cheese, but increased competition in the dairy section would also help drive prices down, a welcome relief given current economic challenges.

In the past decade, Canada has ratified trade agreements such as CUSMA, CETA, and CPTPP, all of which entailed breaches in our supply management regime. Despite initial concerns from farmers, particularly regarding the impact on poultry, eggs, and dairy, these sectors have fared well. A dairy farm in Ontario recently sold for a staggering $21.5 million in Oxford County. Claims of losses resulting from increased market access are often unfounded, as farmer boards simply adjust quotas when producers exit the industry.

In essence, Bill C-282 represents a misguided initiative driven by farmer boards capitalizing on the ignorance of urban residents and politicians regarding rural realities. Embracing further protectionism will not only harm consumers yearning for more competition at the grocery store but also impede the growth opportunities of various agricultural sectors striving to compete globally and stifle the expansion prospects of non-agricultural sectors seeking increased market access.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agri-food analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.

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“Growth is not killing us. It’s saving us!” says author Johan Norberg. He explains why growth is essential to human progress, especially for poor people. “In poor countries, if you manage to grow by 4% annually over 20 years,” he points out, “that reduces poverty in that country on average by 80%.

But DEgrowth activists insist that growth means “climate chaos.” They say a smaller economy would be “sweeter.” They say “We must urgently dismantle capitalism!” It’s destructive nonsense. This video explains why.

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Prior to Stossel TV he hosted a show on Fox Business and co-anchored ABC’s primetime newsmagazine show, 20/20. Stossel’s economic programs have been adapted into teaching kits by a non-profit organization, “Stossel in the Classroom.” High school teachers in American public schools now use the videos to help educate their students on economics and economic freedom. They are seen by more than 12 million students every year.

Stossel has received 19 Emmy Awards and has been honored five times for excellence in consumer reporting by the National Press Club.

Other honors include the George Polk Award for Outstanding Local Reporting and the George Foster Peabody Award.

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