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Upcoming plebiscites on service charge model

Two commissions are holding plebiscites this fall, to determine their service charge model. The plebiscites will gauge the perspective of beef producers and potato growers on whether the service charge model should be refundable or non-refundable. Today we hear details on the plebiscite for the Potato Growers of Alberta. We’re joined on the line by Norine Moore, chair of the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council. Norine, first off, is this plebiscite binding?


Interview with Norine Moore (3:29 minutes) (1.59 Mb)


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