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Premier issues Agriculture Mandate Letter

Premier Wab Kinew has sent out his Mandate letters calling on Ministers to respect the excellence and expert advice of the public service and to work with them on our shared mission to serve the people of Manitoba.

In his mandate letter to Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn he noted that Agriculture is the backbone of the provincial economy.

Here is an exert from the Agriculture Mandate Letter

"As the Minister of Agriculture, you are the steward of this essential sector. Your goal will be to support the sector so that Manitoba can be a leader in agricultural innovation, research, and job creation. A strong agricultural sector means a strong Manitoba. In particular, I ask that you work with your Cabinet colleagues and through legislative, regulatory, and department processes to deliver on these immediate priorities:

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