From Edmonton Journal.
Between 250 and 300 people gathered in the cold Tuesday, days after the NDP government passed third reading of its contentious Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers legislation.
Along with the usual “Kill Bill 6” signs were placards spelling out the NDP acronym as “Notley Destroys Province.” Along the edge were signs questioning climate change: “Science is not settled,” read one.
“Don’t force your climate religion on us,” read another. Someone wrote out a Christmas wish list to get rid of the NDP, the carbon tax and Bill 6, make Wildrose Leader Brian Jean the new premier and have Liberal Leader David Swann step down.
Swann has spoken in support of the safety legislation that makes Workers’ Compensation Board coverage mandatory for paid non-family farm employees starting Jan. 1.
Farms with paid employees will also have to follow basic occupational health and safety rules, with farm-specific ones to be worked out over the next 18 months during consultations.
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