Ron Kostyshyn
2011 Manitoba Election Archive
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End of PVDC?
Friday, 04 May 2012
Winkler Times - But MAFRI minister Ron Kostyshyn said cutting the funding was necessary. He said many of the services offered by regional development corporations are now duplicated in other programs that are offered by MAFRI's GO Centre's, entrepreneurship programs ...
NDP Committed To Grains Excellence Centre
Friday, 27 April 2012
Portage Online - "We're in very serious discussions (with federal Ag Minister Gerry Ritz) regarding the centre of excellence, and we're moving forward on that in a positive manner," says Ron Kostyshyn. "As you know, the government of the day in Manitoba is moving ...
Kostyshyn Discusses GF2
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Portage Online - "Innovation, competitiveness, market opportunities and sustainability are the keys that we're looking at," says Ron Kostyshyn, who was representing Manitoba as ag minister for the first time. "All the business risk management programs were discussed.
Ministers Discuss Growing Forward 2
Monday, 23 April 2012
Portage Online - Participants at the semi-annual agriculture ministers meeting on Friday (federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz is seated front left, Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn standing second from left. Photo courtesy AAFC) Agriculture ministers ...
Ag Ministers To Discuss Growing Forward 2
Friday, 20 April 2012
Portage Online - Manitoba Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn said earlier this week that a cattle price insurance program was left out of the provincial budget this year because it will likely be part of a national program under Growing Forward 2.
Ag Minister Discusses Budget
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Portage Online - Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn confirmed an increase to the education tax rebate was left out of the provincial budget. "It has been (left out), but I will assure you that as it was an election commitment, in this next term those wishes will be ...
Third annual Open Farm Day an opportunity to learn more about farm life
Sunday, 15 April 2012
mySteinbach.ca (blog) - The deadline to register to participate for the third annual Open Farm Day is April 30, and Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino encouraged Manitoba farm families to ...
Cereal centre closing may be signal
Friday, 13 April 2012
Winnipeg Free Press - A provincial spokesman said Ritz and Ron Kostyshyn, Manitoba's agriculture minister, continue to discuss increased research possibilities in the province. [email protected] [email protected] Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press ...
Agreement to help food safety, animal health
Friday, 13 April 2012
Portage Daily Graphic - “Natural disasters and disease outbreaks can have serious and negative impacts on the agriculture industry and its producers,” said MAFRI Minister Ron Kostyshyn in a press release. “Through this agreement, Manitoba's already well-established Premises ...
Manitoba's Third Open Farm Day Set for September 16
Thursday, 12 April 2012
ChrisD.ca (blog) - ... play in the production and processing of food and beverages, and their unique place in the agri-tourism industry is what makes agriculture an economic driver in this province,” said Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Ron Kostyshyn.
Questionnaire Response
Ron Kostyshyn - Swan River
Why did you decide to run in the 2011 Manitoba election?
My past experience in municipal politics created a passion to help people overcome issues they personally cannot deal with. I want to continue Rosann Wowchuk's vision for a better future for the constituency.
What experience will you bring to compliment your role as MLA?
I am currently the Reeve of Mossey River and previously was a councillor. I have 25 years experience as a mixed farmer. I am chairperson of the Manitoba Conservation District Association, which focuses on improving partnerships between provincial/municipal governments & ratepayers.
Is there anything in particular you would like to change in our province? In your electoral division?
Preserving and expanding health care, child care, as well as education and training opportunities. Continuing to create more affordable housing. I want to create a strong relationship with the constituents of Swan River.
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