Wynne Says Missing ‘Food’ an “Administrative Glitch”

Feb 25, 2013

Ontario PC Ag Critic Says Wynne Should Take Responsibility for ‘Food’ Oversight

Premier Kathleen Wynne was called out in the Ontario Legislature today, on her failure to include ‘Food’ in her first swearing-in ceremony. Wynne’s response to her second swearing-in ceremony which was kept secret until recently was that it was an “administrative glitch.”

“Someone who wants to serve as our agriculture and food Minister and claims to have an interest in the industry should know enough to include food in their oath regardless,” said Ernie Hardeman, Oxford MPP and PC Critic for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “Calling it an administrative glitch is an attempt to transfer responsibility to staff, but only one person took that oath and she should also take responsibility,”

The opposition says that Wynne should have apologized and taken responsibility for forgetting ‘Food’ from her title. Hardeman says that Wynne’s actions are an insult to those who work in agriculture and food industries in the province.

Hardeman says that people who work in the agriculture and food industries deserve respect and a Minister who will dedicate the time needed to do the job properly. “Not a Minister who forgets about food unless it’s written on the paper in front of her.”

Video: Sorting Ewes & Rams | Breeding Time On The Farm!

In this episode, we’re sorting ewes into their breeding groups and introducing them to unrelated rams. Moving rams between barns always comes with challenges, but once the boys meet their ewes, everyone was eager to settle in!

We also welcome back a returning customer who purchased a Suffolk ram from us last year. This season, she chose a Dorset cross ram, now named Benny, to strengthen her flock’s genetics. It’s always rewarding to see repeat customers who value the quality of our breeding stock.

Arnie then tours the crop fields as harvest season approaches. Despite drought conditions this summer, the crops are looking surprisingly good. We close the day with evening feedings and one last look at the rams with their new breeding groups.

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