By Kevin Hursh

CWB opt out proposal

Feb 11, 2011 | 5:38 AM

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The introduction of a Private Members Bill in the House of Commons is going to keep the Canadian Wheat Board debate on the front burner. Conservative Member of Parliament Bruce Stanton of Simcoe North has introduced Bill C-619, which would allow Western Canadian farmers to opt out of the Canadian Wheat Board.

It isn’t clear to me why the bill was introduced by an MP from Ontario, when the issue is much dearer to the hearts of Saskatchewan MPs like David Anderson and Randy Hoback. However, the bill shows supporters than the Conservatives are still trying to deliver on their market choice promise.