William D. Casey, M.P.

Cumberland Colchester Musquodoboit Valley
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House of Commons

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Casey seeks answers about the Nappan Experimental Farm

October 24, 2007   

Ottawa –  On behalf of his constituents, Bill Casey, M.P. recently asked the following questions of the Government of Canada in regards to the Nappan Experimental Farm:

“Q-23 — October 17, 2007 — Mr. Casey (Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley) — With respect to the Nappan Experimental Farm, located in the community of Nappan, Nova Scotia: (a) what are the near-term plans of the government for the downsizing or relocation of employees from this location to other research centres in Canada; (b) what are the plans of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AFFC) for the near-term, and long-term improvement of expanding or improving the infrastructure at the Nappan Experimental Farm; and (c) is the government considering closing or reducing the scope of the Nappan Experimental Farm and, if so, what are the details and plans of AFFC for community consultations?”

            The M.P has already spoken with the federal Minister of Agriculture about the Nappan Experimental Farm, and intends to speak with him again soon.

            Casey is expected to use the information gained through the Q-23 Question on the Order Paper to update constituents on the future of the Nappan Experimental Farm, especially to those within the local agriculture community.    

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