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     The federélminister'of'environment; Robert~de.Couet 
     
     and the minister of agriculture. DOnald Mazankmvsld. 
     
     will soon make a decision'based on the panel's recom- 
     
     mendations. :We urge all CNF members to express oppo- 
     
     sition to this senseless slaughtergevenif their decision is 
     
     made by'the tirne this message reaches  Write to 
     
     both minister‘s: arr-well as torPrtme Minister Mulroney. 
     
     and express your concern. All letters should be sent to: 
     
     'Ho'u‘s'e’of  OttaWaAOntax-io.‘ KIA 0A6 (no 
     
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