Ron Kostyshyn

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Ron kostyshyn

Ron Kostyshyn

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Political Party: NDP

Phone: (204) 734-4630

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Manitoba forecasts higher AgriInsurance premiums in 2012

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Grainews - Provincial Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn on Tuesday also announced an additional excess moisture insurance (EMI) top-up option for 2012, of $15 per acre. The top-up would provide coverage of up to $80 per acre for land that's too wet to seed by June 20 ...

Manitoba forecasts higher AgriInsurance premiums in 2012 Manitoba Co

Thursday, 19 January 2012

operator - Provincial Ag Minister Ron Kostyshyn on Tuesday also announced an additional excess moisture insurance (EMI) top-up option for 2012, of $15 per acre. The top-up would provide coverage of up to $80 per acre for land that's too wet to seed by June 20 ...

Coal cash paying for biomass grants

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Winnipeg Sun - New Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced the province is providing up to $400000 in grants to get coal users to switch, and potentially support Manitoba's biomass industry. "Biomass is a made-in-Manitoba fuel that can be produced from ...

Shuffle lining up the next batch of contenders

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Carman Valley Leader - A pair of newly-elected MLAs were added to the inner circle with Swan River MLA Ron Kostyshyn as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Intiatives and Point Douglas MLA Kevin Chief heading up the new post of Minister of Children and Youth Opportunity. ...

Ag Minister Announces New Biomass Program, Crop Insurance Changes

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Portage Online - Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn made the announcement Tuesday at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon. For 2012, AgriInsurance crop values are up an average of 8.7 per cent compared to 2011. This results in $170 million of additional insured coverage.

New Manitoba Biomass Energy Support program launched

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

CJOB - Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn says Biomass is a made-in-Manitoba fuel that can be produced from agricultural residues like straw, oat hulls and flax shives. He adds this type of program will help Manitoba farms reduce their carbon footprint and ...

More support for biomass projects

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Portage Daily Graphic - By Angela Brown Manitoba's new minister of agriculture Ron Kostyshyn announced during Ag Days in Brandon on Tuesday more funding would be available for biomass projects. Biomass is an alternative fuel that can be produced by using residue products, ...

Pedersen cautious about new provincial agriculture minister

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Carman Valley Leader - Last week Premier Greg Selinger shuffled his cabinet and among the changes was newly elected Swan River MLA Ron Kostyshyn being handed the agriculture post. "He's going to have a very difficult time convincing his urban colleagues to take agriculture ...

Farm Groups Welcome New Ag Minister

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Portage Online - Although he's a rookie MLA, Keystone Agricultural Producers President Doug Chorney says Ron Kostyshyn has an extensive understanding of the issues affecting Manitoba producers. "I'm really encouraged. I think he'll make an excellent minister," says ...

New Ag Minister Says Communication Key For Good Policy

Monday, 16 January 2012

Portage Online - "One of my biggest points that I always stress is that we need to communicate," says Ron Kostyshyn. "I think our government has continued to communicate with the hog industry as a prime example...we'll continue to continue in a positive manner to make ...

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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