Bill c6

[grassfarmer]

Some of you need to take a deep breath and think. The fact that the Hutterites will be exempt because they aren't paid wages clearly proves that as the Government says this legislation will cover employed farm workers only. Not family farmers, not farm kids, not the neighbour helping you out.
Quite clear it's for farms employing labor, as such it strengthens the smaller family farm versus corporate farms.

[Braveheart]

Corporate farms and colonies are often on the same scale. This sounds discriminatory to me.

Just wondering, is there anything the NDP would do that would cause some of you to cry foul? Is the Marxist/Leninist force that strong for some of you?

[grassfarmer]

They may be on the same scale and Hutterite colonies are "industrial" looking farms typically but in terms of acres per family they are more like a family farm than corporate agriculture which typically farms a lot of land with very few people.

[Braveheart]

Next time you visit Killarney Grassfarmer, take a drive 15 miles to the southwest. You'll be at Mayfair Colony. It is more than "industrial looking", it takes industrial to a whole new level. Not paying wages already gives them the unfair advantage (which we all desire) over other commercial farms. If I lived in AB and was facing this discrimination I would not be happy.

[Integrity_Farmer]

Tom I stated Farmers should have there family members covered by WCB both for their kids and casual employees even if they are just helping out. The process is simple and not costly. In Manitoba as in Alberta "THIS IS VOLUNTARY"

My apologies this is for family members that I referenced at the beginning.

Thanks so much WCB is Voluntary for family members in both Alberta and Manitoba

[Integrity_Farmer]

Tom Jackson
Here is the statement from Manitoba concerning family members re workman's compensation. You will note WCB coverage is optional for family members of the owners.

Taken From WCB Manitoba please view the web site with link below

"Definition of Family Members
All workers employed on the farm are WCB covered, with the exception of family members of the farm owner(s). Although coverage for them is not required, optional WCB coverage for farm owner(s) and their family members is available."

http://www.wcb.mb.ca/definition-of-family-members

[Integrity_Farmer]

Tom From the Calgary Herald

"There will be an option for farmers to extend coverage to unpaid workers such as family members, neighbours and friends."

http://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/what-to-know-about-albertas-proposed-farm-bill

[blackpowder]

If IF can double post, so can I.


Somehow knew IF was from 'somewhere east'.  
Agreed there is a lot of naive howling out here. Proper insurance is only common sense. Hours, i think apply to hired children not your own.  
Klause is right, we are concerned about the silliness as it exists in other industries. At least he's experienced it firsthand. 
Of couse it has been discussed for far too long with no movement by former old boy network. 
Now in the matter of days we are TOLD its law. Told how its written. Told how wrong we are to debate. TOLD who knows best. 
Told it must be WCB. Not private. As, of course, the socialist fkrs know "pooled" premiums will be cheaper for all. Told they know best for common good and inclusivity for all. Despite any concerns, firm in their resolve to bring all workers "in". Doesnt their wording sound so familiar? Nothing like a decades spurned party new to power to bring on some hasty "at last, I'll show them now". 
Really, if some industries could be candid they would shitcan WCB. 
Makes you wonder govt auto ins next. 
Must give some on here nostalgic warm and fuzzys. 
Cant wait for some union SOB to show up around here. Ive been so ignorant for so long!

[grassfarmer]

Agreed the manner in which it is being introduced seems wrong and perhaps heavy handed - but just in the same way that the Cons introduced their Land Bills and all the other contentious issues. So really it's "no change" on that front.

[crusher]

I sent an email to my local MLA, I farm in the city of Edmonton. She got back to me within the hour to set up a meeting next week. Hmmmm. I better doing some research over the weekend.