BSE aid package is help, not subsidy

CANADA - The federal announcement to provide $680 million to Canadian beef producers suffering from the fallout of BSE is much needed and welcome regardless of timing. The opposition Conservative party has complained that the aid was timed to boost Liberal fortunes in the next federal election, which is widely expected before summer.

Source: Western Producer
calendar icon 2 April 2004
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