Blair Rutter

Retired Exec. Dir. of the Western Cdn Wheat Growers. Raised on a farm at Miami MB. B. Comm '83 and MSC (Ag Econ) '95, both from U of Manitoba.

[Blair Rutter @BlairRutter]

@nationalpost Doug Ford should be applauding the deal. Canadian farmers will now be in a position to buy more trucks and cars - and you can bet that none of them will be Chinese EVs.

[Blair Rutter @BlairRutter]

@bkingston You state that you want “no change” in the 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. In other words, you argue Canada should maintain a $40,000 tariff on a $40,000 Chinese EV. Why would the Cdn auto industry need protection at that level? Is the Cdn auto industry really that uncompetitive?

[Blair Rutter @BlairRutter]

@DavidRu38246972 @RaquelDancho China imposed 100% tariff on Canadian canola exports, and 25% tariff on pork and seafood products in retaliation for our tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum.

https://t.co/SD0FMbbLOw

[Wheat Growers @wheatgrowers]

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Charles Mayer — a principled leader, passionate advocate, and steadfast friend to Canadian agriculture.

Charlie served as Minister of Agriculture and held several key roles during his time in public office, championing farmers and fighting for market freedom. He was never in it for praise — he did what he believed was right for our industry.

Many of our members knew him personally — as a neighbour, a friend, and a strong voice for farmers. He leaves behind a legacy of conviction and service that continues to inspire.

Rest in peace, Charlie.

#CdnAg #Leadership #InMemoriam

[Blair Rutter @BlairRutter]

@kowalchukfarms1 @kevinki16180099 @svhs1985 @KodyBloisNS No, it was the Biden administration that announced 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs in May 2024. Took effect in September. Canada followed suit in October. Agree the best solution would be have these tariffs lifted entirely.

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@DD4867 @DaveRothwell8 @MPelletierCIO We should strive to reduce all forms of protectionism. If China is engaging in unfair trade practices (& I believe it is), then Canada should have launched an action under the WTO, rather than impose tariffs that result in harm to industries where we have a comparative advantage.

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@DaveRothwell8 @DD4867 @MPelletierCIO Canada’s canola and pork industries are currently being sacrificed on account of Canada imposing tariffs on the import of Chinese EVs (even though we have yet to import any). In the interests of unity, would you agree that Canada should immediately eliminate these tariffs?

[Blair Rutter @BlairRutter]

@GK_Fellows What’s the point you’re trying to make with this tweet? This bill (Bill C-234) has not been passed into law. It was amended by the Senate, returned to the House and remains in limbo. Farmers continue to pay the carbon tax on fuels used to dry grain and heat their buildings.

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@carastern @MikePMoffatt @leger360 This means a retired couple could have an annual income over $180,000 and both still receive the full amount of the OAS. That is ridiculous.

[Blair Rutter @BlairRutter]

@carastern @MikePMoffatt @leger360 One way to remedy this (i.e. get boomers to pay for their over-indulgence) is to vastly lower the clawback threshold for Old Age Security payments. The threshold is currently set at $90,977 for 2024. 2/3

[Blair Rutter @BlairRutter]

@CitizensLobbyCa @SenatorBoyer @SenJaffer @SenRosaGalvez @StanKutcher @DonPlett @mivillej @wellsdavid @TonyLoffreda @SenateCA The fuel tax rebate is a pittance compared to the carbon tax cost farmers incur. In 2022, APAS determined this cost to be $13,000-17,000 for a 5,000 acre farm. For 2023, the cost increased a further 30%. That’s a direct hit to their bottom line.

https://t.co/exHGh1JuKy

[OECD Agriculture ➡ Towards Better Food Policies @OECDagriculture]

🏅Which countries have earned “best reformer” status by reducing their agricultural #GHG emissions intensity the most (from 2008-21)?
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
🇨🇦 Canada
🇮🇸 Iceland

Find out more in the 🆕#OECD agri-environmental indicators! 🔍💻
https://t.co/ucE4E6ojwq

[Cecil Rosner @rosnerc]

Connecting cultures at high school chess championship – Winnipeg Free Press https://t.co/x3ppTUBEu1 via @WinnipegNews

[Blair Rutter @BlairRutter]

@GK_Fellows @trevortombe For example, suppose a company passes on 95% of every $ of Ctax. Suppose the next company has a markup of 20% on its landed cost. Thus the impact on the price of the product is 1.2 times .95 = $1.14, and so it goes throughout the supply chain.

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@GK_Fellows @trevortombe And given the many hands that products often flow through in the food supply chain isn’t it likely that this cascading effect could be quite substantial?

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@GK_Fellows @trevortombe However doesn’t your analysis simply assume a “pass through” of carbon pricing from business to households, & thus ignores the markup effect? Most businesses base their markup on their landed cost (including Ctax) so the cascading effect would be greater than the mere tax amount.

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@KelvinHeppner Once again this demonstrates the folly of corporate welfare. Many businesses (especially in ag) are willing to invest their own money and yet their taxes end up financing these boondoggles. How many private investments don’t happen because of gov’t meddling in the marketplace?

[GlobalFarmerNetwork @GlobalFarmerNet]

While farms around the world come in many different shapes and sizes, coming together at events highlight the shared values many have regardless of location, size, or commodity.
Find the full story from GFN member @CherilynNagel here: https://t.co/nOwfaUSd23
#GFNMobilizing

[Blair Rutter @BlairRutter]

@boehmerB Sadly, @WinnipegNews will not likely cover this story, even though @RaquelDancho is a Winnipeg-based MP. Ever since the Winnipeg Free Press started receiving large subsidies from the Liberal government it often fails to cover stories that portray the Liberals in a negative light.