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On Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 we, along with farmers and supporting groups launched a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.  To sign up as a farmer please go to cwbclassaction.ca. We encourage all concerned citizens to donate, help us fight and understand the issues at hand. This is our 3rd court case before the courts with regard to the marketing direction of the Canadian Wheat Board.   Contact us to learn of more ways to help.  

Farmers launch Class Action challenge to restore Wheat Board and seek $17 Billion in damages

Farmers launch Class Action challenge to restore Wheat Board and seek $17 Billion in damages

"Our primary objective is to restore democratic farmer control of the Wheat Board and the right of producers to collectively market their grain.  We are also seeking compensation from the government for damages it has caused to the interests of producers." ...

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Former Directors for CWB Democracy Instruct Legal Team

Former Directors for CWB Democracy Instruct Legal Team

"The Harper government broke the law and insulted farmers when they took away the farmers’ right to vote on changes to the CWB." ...

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Quotes from Court Findings

Quotes from Court Findings

Minister Gerry Ritz has been found guilty of disregarding the law.  The Honourable Mr. Justice Campbell ruled in favour of  the Canadian Wheat Board, the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board, and all those that have been fighting the injustices put forward by the Harper Government. ...

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NFU CALLS ON RITZ'S RESIGNATION

NFU CALLS ON RITZ'S RESIGNATION

“Minister Ritz has disregarded the majority opinion of Western Canadian farmers.  He has broken the law.  We expect more of a Minister of the Crown.  It is time for Gerry Ritz to resign.    ...

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CWB chair addresses Legislative Committee

CWB chair addresses Legislative Committee

"Consider a future grain industry in which farmers are reduced to bit players in a global supply chain. A future in which farmer control and farmer influence is a thing of the past. A future in which farmers' voices are silenced." ...

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MINISTER RITZ CALLED OUT FOR HIDING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

MINISTER RITZ CALLED OUT FOR HIDING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

“It is really quite troubling that Ritz does not want to allow farmers to hear his speeches. He supposedly has come to bring us good news.  You’d think that they would be happy to invite us in to hear about it." ...

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End of Wheat Board means end of Local Food

End of Wheat Board means end of Local Food

  "Our quality control system becomes meaningless when commercial interests are free to source grain from anywhere in the world to blend into our food stuffs." ...

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FARMERS GATHER IN WINNIPEG TO SUPPORT CWB

FARMERS GATHER IN WINNIPEG TO SUPPORT CWB

“We’re here today because the destruction of the CWB will cost farmers and the western economy half a billion dollars per year,” said NFU Board member and farmer Ian Robson." ...

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CWB takes legal action against Government.

CWB takes legal action against Government.

Not only is Bill C-18 an illegal procedure, it amounts to a violation of our property rights by illegally expropriating the extra dollars the Wheat Board generates and returns to farmers. ...

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Harper wants to run us over with a Train!!

Harper wants to run us over with a Train!!

What does it mean when the PM says he's going to run over you with a train? This video was recorded at the demonstration held on the RR tracks near Colonsay, featuring interviews with Stewart Wells, Matt Gehl and Dixie Green. Please share....

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Welcome

Welcome to the Friends of the CWB website.  Currently the Harper government has made it their mandate to dismantle the Canadian Wheat Board due to ideological beliefs. They wish to pass a bill in the upcoming year which will effectively end the Canadian Wheat Board's pro-farmer monopoly.  We believe this will not benefit farmers or the Canadian public.  We believe this is unlawful. It should be up to Canadian farmers to decide the state of the CWB. This is why we as farmers are taking the Canadian government to court.

News Releases
February 15, 2012

Farmers launch Class Action challenge to restore Wheat Board and seek $17 Billion in damages

"Our primary objective is to restore democratic farmer control of the Wheat Board and the right of producers to collectively market their grain. We are also seeking compensation from the government for damages it has caused to the interests of producers."
News Releases
January 24, 2012

ALBERTA AG MEETINGS ABOUT KILLING CWB AND WHISTLING PAST GRAVEYARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2012 National Farmers Union (NFU) - News Release Rimbey, Alberta - Although the Government of Alberta is putting forth a celebratory mood regarding the end of the Canadian Wheat Board’s (CWB) single desk sales on August 1st…

FCWB will Launch Class Action Lawsuit When Appropriate

Jan 11, 2012 201
NEWS RELEASE: Winnipeg, MB, January 11, 2012—Today the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board (FCWB), in consultation with the Canadian Wheat…

Former Directors for CWB Democracy Instruct Legal Team

Jan 05, 2012 341
"The Harper government broke the law and insulted farmers when they took away the farmers’ right to vote on changes to the CWB."

The Canadian Wheat Board will die : A speech by Senator Mitchell

Dec 22, 2011 438
"We talk about the problem of bullying in our society. When the highest levels are doing it, that sends a message, does it not? It does. It…

Ritz to be Held Accountable

Dec 08, 2011 291
“The judge has made it completely clear that in all enlightened democracies, the democratic process must take place ‘within the constraints…

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"Friends" are fighting to keep the CWB alive through court action. We need your support. Visit our donation section for more info.

How can you help?

1. Listen to CWB Chair, Allen Oberg's Call to Action from Oct. 17, 2011.

2. Download our ATTENTION CANADIANS - DONATION FLYER and send or e-mail it to whoever you know.  Fighting for democracy in court (again) costs a lot of money.

3. Educate yourself about the CWB. View the facts. Then send it out to all your friends. 

4. GET UP TO SPEED - DOWNLOAD the CWB FIGHT BACKGROUND DOC (.PDF) 

5. Send us a post or video on why you support the CWB to speakup@friendsofcwb.ca

6. Sign up on the Save the CWB Petition at savethecwb.ca

7. Take action through these great groups: CWB Alliance,  National Farmers Union, and the Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board. 

7. Protest - (non-violently)


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