Resolution

WHEREAS the federal government transition process of the former PFRA pastures has all the pastures at different stages of transition;

WHEREAS the current transition does not compensate the patrons for the public good;

WHEREAS the environmental groups have asked for a freeze of the PFRA pastures to ensure that the environmental benefits are protected;

BE IT RESOLVED that APAS support

• A freeze in the transition process for those pastures that are wishing to participate in a single company model.
• The federal government negotiate with the Province to maintain the lease free status of the pastures in the single company model, and that the new company would have a board of directors, which consist of a majority of patrons, and directors from environmental groups, and the federal government.
• The federal government be asked to supply some financial support to recognize that all Canadians benefit from well managed grasslands.