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CTV News
19-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Chatham-Kent-Leamington MP named to House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food
Chatham-Kent-Leamington Member of Parliament, David Epp, has been appointed to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. According to a news release, he brings decades of hands-on experience and leadership in agriculture to the role. Epp said he will advocate for Canadian farmers, food processors, and rural communities. 'Agriculture and the agri-food value chain have always been my passion,' said Epp. 'From being a producer to serving on agricultural and agri-food-related organizations and engaging with stakeholders across the entire sector – from before the field to the consumer's fork, it's part of my DNA.' The committee reviews federal policies, programs, and legislation related to agriculture, voicing concerns for food producers in the country to the federal government.
CTV News
04-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Dresden area MPP absent for vote on controversial legislation in Toronto
Queen's Park is shown in Toronto, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn Dresden area MPP Steve Pinsonneault was absent Wednesday from his seat at Queen's Park when Bill 5 was approved. Pinsonneault had previously broken with party rank by publicly voicing his opposition to the legislation. In a post on social media, Pinsonneault said even if he voted against the bill it wouldn't change the outcome. Late Wednesday, Liberal and NDP MPP's tried to persuade more Conservatives to vote against Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. Among other things, the bill will exempt York1 Environmental Waste Solutions project on Irish School Road of a comprehensive environmental assessment. The company says they want to recycle construction materials and non-hazardous soils at the site. Officials also steadfastly maintain they landfill is existing, not new and they will not be shipping in household garbage. The province says they need Bill 5 to protect Ontario should the Americans impose tariffs on provincial garbage headed stateside. Chatham-Kent-Leamington MPP Trevor Jones voted in favour of the bill Wednesday.
