INNISFAIL - About 50 farmers and ranchers took in the 15th stop of the UCP provincial government's Farm, Freedom and Safety Consultation on Aug. 16 at the Innisfail Library/Learning Centre.
The consultation is part of the process that will repeal the former NDP government's Bill 6 and introduce the new the Farm Freedom and Safety Act.
The government initiative, led by Devin Dreeshen, minister of agriculture and forestry and MLA for the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake riding, has been touring the province getting input from farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers. Following the stop in Innisfail there will be another 10 stops to go before Dreeshen and his team compile the feedback for the new legislation, which will be tabled in the legislature this fall. Dreeshen, who has already met with key industry leaders, said its important the government cut back on red tape when it comes to farm and ranch safety.
“Alberta farmers need common-sense rules that promote farm safety – not process, not red tape. We’re going to repeal Bill 6, and I plan to meet with farmers this summer to develop the legislation to replace it," said Dreeshen.
The process also includes an online survey that will be accessible to the public until Aug. 31.
