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RITA CA [EU Deputy Chief Commissioner. Canadian Human Rights j mmission. responded to the Research paper. Credit \\ here Credit is Due. which stated “lenders” discrimi. . “ed against women. Banks. lending institutions. in mg cases do not recognize women as legitim-ML- asiness partners. Despite a woman's expertise. lender; r not treat her as a business associate of her husband's Mt partnership. Ms. Cadieux pledged if this is so. the .ding institutions would be asked to change their :rcics. if they refuse. the Commission would initiate u mal inquiry. She noted from I978-80 only 19 com- rnts were received. none on farm credit. Senator MARTHA BIELISH. ACWW V.P. Told about the Hamburg Conference. especially tel- r about the life styles of delegates from developing ntries. Constituent Societies in Canada work closely h ACWW through Pennies for Friendship and cational projects. COMMUNICATIONS WITH CONSUMERS 'rof. J. C. Gilson. University of Manitoba used a ie from a former CFA President. “if farmers are .g to produce here and stay at it, they are going to 2' to be paid enough to cover their costs. including a unable return on their investment“ Urban etc have a greater stake in the Agricultural com- lily than we realize. When production falters on the l the impact spreads quickly to Main Street in the Lil community. Ten billion dollars yearly is spent as result of Agriculture, so the urban citizen has a y stake on the prosperity of the farmer. We have it more in common than we realize. and it is nrtant that this thought he kept in mind when luping policies. As an example there are strong y differences between the producer and consumer. farmers are to stay at it. they must receive ti fair 'n on interest. organize self and use tough disalplinc. at farm women can play a greater role in explaining onsumers why food prices are rising and the triance agriculture plays both in the food it provides the jobs it creates. RUTH JACKSON. CAC irs. Jackson deplored the high cost of quotas which :d a barrier to new producers. The results of ’- O regulations established by Marketing Boards run coun- ter to aims. She threw out the question. "what is an CthClcnl farm size when we see half the farm houses empty.“ raised a few eyebrows. Consumers are con- cerned about the marketing boards operating monopo- lies. they must operate for the public good Supermar kcts are taking too large profits, consumers must exert pressure and make their views known, She cautioned a tighter control on the use of Agricultural chcitiicals and a greater need to coordinate standards and grades DR. DAWN PALIN Health Promotion Directorate. Health and Welfare Canada speaking about Nutrition and Health Conâ€" sciousness said. there should be it greater awareness about the selencc of food and nutrition and how the body uses them. How you cat has something to do with haw you function. A Wise balance among nutrients is the balance to good health. Over and under nutrition is an inappropriate Pl'dL‘l'lL‘C. It is up to ll” of us to set it good example of food habits; accept responsibility of sensible eating: be supportive of community health services rind be realistic only accept what you can carry out MARY-JANE LIPKIN Project |c1idcrol the rt‘\c.ir\:h prti|cch reported on the work of the team oi students Thu: results of lhrtt findings formed the box“ for discussions during lltc Conference Workshops which centred .irountl the seven booklets dealing \Hll‘l Women .ind |.irm t'rcdit. ‘l'lic P0”l’;1_\tll of Farm Women In the t'.iit.itlt;in Mcdtii. Equal Partners or JU\l .-\ Wile. Itlllti the Policy. Soctoâ€"ccortomic Status of Women. (‘ontrihulioris til it Wile; (iovcrnmcnt I‘UIIL‘) Promoting Young l'.tl'l1lcrThe tomcnsus ol' the meeting 0 Present steering CI‘lllllllllCL‘ to he .tn ongoing Ctllllll'lll‘ tcc. 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