Former Member of parliament
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Condolences to all who knew him and to his family, friends and colleagues.
Productive life came to a graceful end at 76 years.
Category: Canada
Merritt BC Canada
BC Nature
The provincial organization BC Nature is a nonprofit and consists of local member naturalist groups. The host is the Nicola Naturalist Society Incorporated and it’s Volunteer members are putting it on at the local facilities as well as incorporating field activities for viewing local flora and fauna.
The registration desk is open Thursday at 1:pm at the Merritt Civic center.
Venue
Civic center Mamette Ave
The Merritt Civic Centre is located at 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8, Canada. You can contact them by phone at +1 250-315-1050.
Here’s some additional information:
* Rating: 4.1
* Hours:
* Monday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
* Tuesday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
* Wednesday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
* Thursday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
* Friday: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
* Saturday: Closed
* Sunday: Closed
* Accessibility: The facility has wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.
* Summary: Friendly and knowledgeable staff at this well-maintained facility helped a Lytton fire survivor and a Vancouver Island resident.
Would you like to know more about other facilities in Merritt?
Opinion
An effort deserving of support.
Queen Victoria is short for Victorious, is and is a translation of the name Boudicca from the Early on 1st millennium common era when Boudicca attempted to drive the Romans from Britain.
Home rule + pax Britannia was accomplished in the first half of the 19th century when Boudicca’s namesake accomplished it, noted as a Golden age for humanity cuz relative peace was in place.
Peace was relative particularly because the US civil war raged.
So, to give Peace a try, we won’t publish Sunday and Monday as You observe any relativity that makes you happy.
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We think that tonight’s election results depended a lot on the demonstration of the democratic principle of “responsiveness of government”
It is our hope at the proprietor review that this continues whether it’s a majority or minority government situation. Parliament remains responsive to the people. No matter how this mandate goes.
No weather alerts, seven day forecast
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RIP 44th Parliament of Canada, hello 45th.
The 44th Parliament of Canada was convened on November 22, 2021, following the federal election held on September 20, 2021. The election determined the 338 seats in the House of Commons. Therefore, at the beginning of the 44th Parliament, there were 338 seats in the House of Commons.Here’s a bit more information about the 44th Parliament: * Duration: November 22, 2021 – March 23, 2025. * It was a minority parliament, meaning no single party held a majority of the seats. * Prime Minister: Justin Trudeau (Liberal Party) until March 14, 2025, followed by Mark Carney (Liberal Party). * Government: Liberal Party. * Leaders of the Opposition: * Erin O’Toole (Conservative Party) until February 2, 2022. * Candice Bergen (Conservative Party, interim) until September 10, 2022. * Pierre Poilievre (Conservative Party) from September 10, 2022. * Other Recognized Parties in the House of Commons: Bloc Québécois, New Democratic Party (NDP), and Green Party. * Speaker of the House of Commons: * Anthony Rota until September 27, 2023. * Louis Plamondon (interim) from September 27, 2023, to October 3, 2023. * Greg Fergus from October 3, 2023.The distribution of seats in the House of Commons at the start of the 44th Parliament was as follows: * Liberal Party: 160 * Conservative Party: 119 * Bloc Québécois: 32 * New Democratic Party: 25 * Green Party: 2Over the course of the 44th Parliament, there were some changes in the number of seats held by each party due to resignations, by-elections, and members becoming independent. However, the total number of seats in the House of Commons remained 338. The 44th Parliament was dissolved on March 23, 2025, leading to the general election held on April 28, 2025. The results of this election will determine the composition of the upcoming 45th Parliament.
Good luck Bon Chance
Today the first advance polling begins in the Canadian election. The Federal government is seeking a 45th Parliament since confederation . The head of the executive Mark Carney is also seeking a seat,and a mandate to government for four years.
Canadian Parliament
The federal parliament in Canada is the supreme legislative body responsible for making and passing laws at the national level. It consists of two houses: the House of Commons, which is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) elected by the public in general elections, and the Senate, which comprises Senators appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Parliament meets in Ottawa and plays a crucial role in discussing national issues, formulating policies, and overseeing the government’s actions. Legislation must be approved by both houses before becoming law, ensuring a system of checks and balances within the federal governance structure. The Parliament also represents the interests of Canadians and provides a platform for debate on important matters affecting the country.
Mail in ballots
Mail in ballots deadline for arrangement is the twenty second, must be mailed to arrive in time for counting… Ballots available at Service Canada as well
Good voting, respect people’s privacy.
Tax deadline for individuals
One of two absolutes
April 30th 2025 is the last day for filing 2024 taxes in general, so let’s just check the calendar to make sure it doesn’t wind up on the weekend and you’ve got a couple more days we have to look.
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Taxes are due on April 30th, self employment taxes June 15th.
Most jurisdictions in Canada have been lifting the carbon tax off the consumer price of gasoline. Along with that, the carbon credit may be on its way out. Hard to say when everything fits together but it seems to be the moniker that is driving it.
Well, if people feel empowered by it, It’s probably the right thing to do.
So, We wonder where the next excise taxes will be stuck into, some consumer things somewhere. I wonder if it’ll be cars or are they going to be relying on tariffs?
Don’t bring your tariffs to town. Billy boy Billy boy.
Taxidermied? skinned, cleaned, hung out to dry.
CBC
CBC up to the roll
Were you there?
Concerning Ukraine
Published facts by the government of Canada.
Well facts are factual unless they need interpretation like some of these…
The premier of Alberta has doubled her bacon consumption + has her eye on beef. In the sense that made in Canada a solution to sales can be achieved, so bacon up.
Beef and pork production by country
Five Largest Beef Producing Countries
- United States
- Brazil
- European Union
- China
- Argentina
Five Largest Pork Producing Countries
- China
- United States
- European Union
- Brazil
- Russia
Consumers
Five Greatest Beef Consuming Countries
- United States – Approximately 26 million metric tons
- Brazil – About 10 million metric tons
- China – Roughly 10 million metric tons
- Argentina – Around 3 million metric tons
- Mexico – Approximately 2 million metric tons
Five Greatest Pork Consuming Countries
- China – Roughly 54 million metric tons
- United States – About 12 million metric tons
- European Union – Approximately 12 million metric tons
- Russia – Around 3 million metric tons
- Brazil – About 3 million metric tons
Good Luck
Farms and Rancheswith Beef Cattle2021 Census of Agricuiture11,1millionTotal Cattle and CalvesDary 1, 20242.1% fromJanuary 1, 2023(includes 1.4 million dairy cattle)Statistics Canada3.46millionBeef CowsJanuary1, 2024Down 2.4% fromJanuary 1, 2023Statistics CanadaQuebec 40Atlantic 2020 40 60#of Head (May 11, 2021)2021 Census of AgicultureBeef Cows by ProvinceJanuary 1,2024Statistics Canade: inventory x 1000 headPercentages may not add to 100% due to rounding5% 45%28% 11%1831.556 L 6% 1980 381 215117Average Cost of Production vs.Average Returns on anAlberta 550 Ib Calf*Price S/cwt EST. Total Costs per cwt3.1262.1161.1.690 92 94 96 98 00 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22Canfax Research Services23% of farms havebetween 47 and 122 cows.with 956,118 beef cows, 26%of the herd.15% of farms have1% of the farms between 123 and 499 cows.have 13% of the with 1.21 million beef cows,45% of the herd.beef cows, between 2021 Census of Agriculture500 and 2,499 on Results rounded to nearesteach farm. whole numberCanada fed 3.1 million cattle in2023 (finished to market weight)down 4.4% from 2022.Canfax, Statistics Canada, AAFCWestern Canada finishes 79%of all fed cattle in Canada. canfaxIn 2023, Canadaproduced 3.44bilion pounosnof beef,offals), down 4.6% 3.44from 2022. BillionCanfax Research Services PoundsCattle and calf cash receiptsin 2023 totaled $15.0 billion,up 26% from 2022. statistics CanadaBeef production contributed$29 billion to Canada’s GDP(2021-2023 average).Canfax Research ServicesWHERE CANADA TRADESBeef Exports – 20231.1 billion pounds (499 million kg)75.2% United States2.9% South Korea9.1% Japan6.5% Mexico3.4% Other3.0% Southeast AsiaBeef Imports – 2023411 million pounds (187 milion kg)53.0% United States9.7% New Zealand6.4% Uruguay10.9% Australia6.2% Mexico13.8% otherStatistics CanadaIn 2023, Canada exported 51% of totalbeef and cattle produced in Canada.Statistics Canada, Canfax, AAFCIn 2023, 45% of Canadian productionwas exported (excluding slaughter cattle).Statistics Canada, Canfax, AAFCCanadian beef exports were valued at$5.02 billion in 2023, up 7.4% from$4.68 billion in 2022.Statistics CanadaCANADIAN BEEF What are wecONSUMPTION really eating?35.8 Ibs(16.2 kg)per person yearlyDown 7.2% versus last year.1 metric tonne = 2,204.6 lbs.Statistics Canada, Retail weight, 2023WHERE CANADA FITSTop 10 Beef Producing Nations – 2024fUnited States 19.72%Brazil 18.57%China 12.769%EU 10.65%India 7.57%Argentina a 5.20%Australia Canada 3.97%has 1.2% of theMexico world’s 942 million, 3.75%cattle.Russia 2.29%Canada 2.16%59% 10% 15% 20% 25%Canada produces 2% of the world’s beef supply. Worldwide beefproduction is forecast to be 60.4 million metric tonnes in 2024.USDATop 10 Beef Exporting Nations- 2024fAPvoorts)(excludes live slaughterBrazil 23.75%India 13.82%United States 12.97%Australia 10.31%Argentina 7.46%New Zealand 5.59%EU 4.86%Canada 4.54%Uruguay 3.85%Paraguay 3.65%5% 10% 15% 20% 25%Total world exports in 2024 are forecast to be 12.3 million metric tonnesand Canada is projected to be the 8th largest beef exporter in the world(excluding live slaughter exports).USDACanadian Beef ConsumptionDomestic Imports1.2001.00080060040020002 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18Canadians consumed 924,283 metric tonnes of beef in 2023.Statistics Canada
Farms and Rancheswith Beef Cattle2021 Census of Agricuiture11,1millionTotal Cattle and CalvesDary 1, 20242.1% fromJanuary 1, 2023(includes 1.4 million dairy cattle)Statistics Canada3.46millionBeef CowsJanuary1, 2024Down 2.4% fromJanuary 1, 2023Statistics CanadaQuebec 40Atlantic 2020 40 60#of Head (May 11, 2021)2021 Census of AgicultureBeef Cows by ProvinceJanuary 1,2024Statistics Canade: inventory x 1000 headPercentages may not add to 100% due to rounding5% 45%28% 11%1831.556 L 6% 1980 381 215117Average Cost of Production vs.Average Returns on anAlberta 550 Ib Calf*Price S/cwt EST. Total Costs per cwt3.1262.1161.1.690 92 94 96 98 00 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18 20 22Canfax Research Services23% of farms havebetween 47 and 122 cows.with 956,118 beef cows, 26%of the herd.15% of farms have1% of the farms between 123 and 499 cows.have 13% of the with 1.21 million beef cows,45% of the herd.beef cows, between 2021 Census of Agriculture500 and 2,499 on Results rounded to nearesteach farm. whole numberCanada fed 3.1 million cattle in2023 (finished to market weight)down 4.4% from 2022.Canfax, Statistics Canada, AAFCWestern Canada finishes 79%of all fed cattle in Canada. canfaxIn 2023, Canadaproduced 3.44bilion pounosnof beef,offals), down 4.6% 3.44from 2022. BillionCanfax Research Services PoundsCattle and calf cash receiptsin 2023 totaled $15.0 billion,up 26% from 2022. statistics CanadaBeef production contributed$29 billion to Canada’s GDP(2021-2023 average).Canfax Research ServicesWHERE CANADA TRADESBeef Exports – 20231.1 billion pounds (499 million kg)75.2% United States2.9% South Korea9.1% Japan6.5% Mexico3.4% Other3.0% Southeast AsiaBeef Imports – 2023411 million pounds (187 milion kg)53.0% United States9.7% New Zealand6.4% Uruguay10.9% Australia6.2% Mexico13.8% otherStatistics CanadaIn 2023, Canada exported 51% of totalbeef and cattle produced in Canada.Statistics Canada, Canfax, AAFCIn 2023, 45% of Canadian productionwas exported (excluding slaughter cattle).Statistics Canada, Canfax, AAFCCanadian beef exports were valued at$5.02 billion in 2023, up 7.4% from$4.68 billion in 2022.Statistics CanadaCANADIAN BEEF What are wecONSUMPTION really eating?35.8 Ibs(16.2 kg)per person yearlyDown 7.2% versus last year.1 metric tonne = 2,204.6 lbs.Statistics Canada, Retail weight, 2023WHERE CANADA FITSTop 10 Beef Producing Nations – 2024fUnited States 19.72%Brazil 18.57%China 12.769%EU 10.65%India 7.57%Argentina a 5.20%Australia Canada 3.97%has 1.2% of theMexico world’s 942 million, 3.75%cattle.Russia 2.29%Canada 2.16%59% 10% 15% 20% 25%Canada produces 2% of the world’s beef supply. Worldwide beefproduction is forecast to be 60.4 million metric tonnes in 2024.USDATop 10 Beef Exporting Nations- 2024fAPvoorts)(excludes live slaughterBrazil 23.75%India 13.82%United States 12.97%Australia 10.31%Argentina 7.46%New Zealand 5.59%EU 4.86%Canada 4.54%Uruguay 3.85%Paraguay 3.65%5% 10% 15% 20% 25%Total world exports in 2024 are forecast to be 12.3 million metric tonnesand Canada is projected to be the 8th largest beef exporter in the world(excluding live slaughter exports).USDACanadian Beef ConsumptionDomestic Imports1.2001.00080060040020002 04 06 08 10 12 14 16 18Canadians consumed 924,283 metric tonnes of beef in 2023.Statistics Canada
Dianne Francis, a view that resonates…
Dated interview from January 31st 2025…
This interview resonates to a fear based or responsible point.
” I bigger than you what are you going to give me ?”
Most relevant “Canadian Dollar”
Alright, let’s talk about spring in 2025!
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:
* The First Day of Spring:
* In 2025, the first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, will be on Thursday, March 20th.
* Specifically, it will occur at 5:01 a.m. EDT.
* This marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
* What the Spring Equinox Means:
* The spring equinox is when the sun crosses the equator line, heading north.
* This causes the Northern Hemisphere to tilt more towards the sun, resulting in:
* Longer days.
* Warmer temperatures.
* General Expectations for Spring:
* Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. Expect to see:
* Plants and trees budding and blooming.
* Animals emerging from hibernation.
* Increased daylight hours.
* A gradual rise in temperatures.
* Factors that influence spring weather:
* It is important to remember that weather patterns are becoming more variable. So while the equinox is a set date, the weather that follows is less predictable. Factors like the El Nino/La Nina southern oscillation, and other global weather patterns will greatly effect local weather.
To get more specific information about your local area, I would recommend checking your local weather forecasts as spring approaches.
Coming up fast…
Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing significant growth in both production and consumption. Here’s a summary:
Production:
* While Canada doesn’t have a large number of domestic EV manufacturers compared to other countries, it is making strides in this area. Several companies are investing in EV production and battery manufacturing facilities in Canada.
* The Canadian government is actively promoting the development of the EV industry through various incentives and investments. This is attracting both established automakers and new players to set up production facilities in the country.
* Canada is also rich in resources needed for battery production, such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt. This gives the country a competitive advantage in the EV market.
Consumption:
* EV sales in Canada have been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2023, zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) accounted for 11.7% of new light-duty vehicle sales, a significant jump from previous years.
* Several factors are driving this increase in EV adoption, including government incentives, growing awareness of environmental issues, and the increasing availability of EV models.
* British Columbia and Quebec are leading the way in EV adoption, with higher market shares compared to other provinces.
Overall, the Canadian EV market is dynamic and growing rapidly. With increasing production capacity and strong consumer demand, EVs are expected to play a significant role in Canada’s transportation sector in the coming years.
Kevin Griffiths
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