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CFFO Blog's Blog – April 2012 Archive (2)
The CFFO Commentary: The City of Waterloo focuses on Intensification over Expansion
By Nathan Stevens
April 27, 2012
The city of Waterloo recently approved its new official plan with a focus on intensification of existing built areas. The tone of the plan is a strong encouragement that some cities are seriously considering the implications of expanding their borders and taking land out of food production. The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario has always stood for the preservation of our best agricultural land for…
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The CFFO Commentary: Balancing Trade Interests in a Changing World
By Paul Boostsma
April 6, 2012
A great deal of Canadian agriculture is based on the ability to trade with other nations. When we look at progress on trade the World Trade Organization is struggling to gain momentum, bilateral deals are moving forward at a faster and faster rate, and ambitious regional deals are being developed. Our government has some tough things to put into consideration as this growing trend towards selective…
Added by CFFO Blog on April 5, 2012 at 7:32am — No Comments
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