Conservatives lose court battle over wheat board

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http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gsrLQtohk4uAfPuSw_x0x5dQYMFg
Conservatives lose court battle over wheat board, showdown in Parliament looming

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WINNIPEG - The federal government's attempts to strip the Canadian Wheat Board of its barley monopoly were rejected by a court for a second time Tuesday, setting the stage for a showdown with the opposition in Parliament.
Canadian Press


They're saying that this could be a confidence motion. I doubt the Libs would bring the govt down over this.

[IntravenousDemilo]

1. If the Libs did bring the government down over this...

...you could expect a rise in Liberal fortunes in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The farmers don't want this Tory plan either.

[CHIMO]

2. Who Is

They?

[ConcernedCanuk]

3. THEY is - Liberals, NDP - it's in the posted article

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"But critics of the plan, including many farmers, the federal Liberals and Manitoba's NDP government, argue the monopoly ensures producers get fair prices instead of competing against each other for sales.

Winnipeg Liberal MP Raymond Simard said last week he will ask his caucus colleagues to oppose any bill ending the wheat board monopoly, even if it is deemed a confidence matter that could trigger an election.