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Concern continues to grow in the ag sector as the PSAC strike continues

The Wheat Growers Association says it was stunned to learn that striking federal workers had intentionally targeted the Cascadia Terminal in Vancouver - a major port for grain exports. 

However, before that grain can be exported, it needs to be inspected - that inspection is normally done by Canadian Grain Commission inspectors that are part of the PSAC Union.

Wheat Growers president, Gunter  Jochu m says it's time for the federal government to intervene.

"A strike is one thing, but to intentionally target a port that is critical to the lives of grain farmers and to the entire Canadian economy is the height of reckless irresponsibility."

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