The Panel recommends that the Canadian regulatory agencies _____1_____ a system of _____2_____ peer review of the risk assessments.

To: Members, budget committee
From: Hans Jackson
Subject: Budget Forecast
Could you please ______17_____ over this summary of our budget forecast and send me your feedback by Friday? The _____18_____ is to make things as clear and concise as possible. We’ll discuss matters further at our next meeting.

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is an internationally recognized food safety management system. It is focused on prevention. Under HACCP, the food manufacturer is responsible for identifying all hazards associated with its operation, identifying the critical control points along the process, and implementing effective measures to control and monitor the critical points to ensure the safety of the final product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for recognizing and verifying the effectiveness of HACCP systems through systematic reviews of a manufacturer’s controls, practices and records, and on-site verification of the process in operation.

The first atomic clocks in the world were created in the late 1950s. Then, in 1975, the first caesium clock was created, which ran continuously and did not require calibration with any external clock. At the time, this revolutionary clock was the most accurate and stable in the world.
These atomic clocks measure time by tracking the magnetic spinning of caesium atoms. These atoms spin 9,192,631,770 times per second rather than once a minute for the fastest hand on most mechanical clocks. They are accurate to about a second in a million years, far more accurate than the rotation of the earth, or classical astronomical time. This means that every so often, scientists add “leap seconds” to atomic time to compensate for the earth’s slowing rotation. Atomic clocks are used in conjunction in ‘time laboratories’ around the world to create an internationally-accepted time scale called Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

The Panel recommends that the Canadian regulatory agencies _____1_____ a system of _____2_____ peer review of the risk assessments.

To: Members, budget committee
From: Hans Jackson
Subject: Budget Forecast
Could you please _____17____ over this summary of our budget forecast and send me your feedback by Friday? The _____18____ is to make things as clear and concise as possible. We’ll discuss matters further at our next meeting.

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is an internationally recognized food safety management system. It is focused on prevention. Under HACCP, the food manufacturer is responsible for identifying all hazards associated with its operation, identifying the critical control points along the process, and implementing effective measures to control and monitor the critical points to ensure the safety of the final product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for recognizing and verifying the effectiveness of HACCP systems through systematic reviews of a manufacturer’s controls, practices and records, and on-site verification of the process in operation.

The first atomic clocks in the world were created in the late 1950s. Then, in 1975, the first cesium clock was created, which ran continuously and did not require calibration with any external clock. At the time, this revolutionary clock was the most accurate and stable in the world.
These atomic clocks measure time by tracking the magnetic spinning of cesium atoms. These atoms spin 9,192,631,770 times per second rather than once a minute for the fastest hand on most mechanical clocks. They are accurate to about a second in a million years, far more accurate than the rotation of the earth, or classical astronomical time. This means that every so often, scientists add “leap seconds” to atomic time to compensate for the earth’s slowing rotation. Atomic clocks are used in conjunction in ‘time laboratories’ around the world to create an internationally-accepted time scale called Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

To: All Staff
From: Roger Rogan
Re: Umbrella Lost

Hi everyone,
____3____ the meeting yesterday, I forgot my umbrella. It’s black with a brown ____4____ handle. If anyone has seen it, please let me know.
Thanks very much,
Roger

In prison, native offenders continue to be _____19_______ at all levels of the Canadian Justice system. At the end of March, 2007, natives comprised 17% of offenders under federal jurisdiction, _____20_______ are only 2.7% of the adult Canadian population.

Provision of the information requested in this form is voluntary. The information is being collected by the Treasury Board on behalf of the Insurer for the purpose of the administration of the Disability Insurance Plan. This information is essential to the Insurer’s decision concerning your claim. Refusal to respond fully may result in disability benefits not being approved. This information will be stored in Personal Information Bank number PSE 901 and PWGSC-PCE-703. It is protected from disclosure to unauthorized persons/agencies pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act. Under the Act, you have the right to request access to your personal information held by a federal government institution, and to request corrections should you believe the information contains errors or omissions.

Beginning in 1989, the Bank of Canada introduced a series of new $20, $50, and $100 notes featuring optical security devices – a colour-changing patch on the front of each bill that changed from gold to green when viewed from different angles. An immediate decrease in counterfeiting followed. It was relatively inexpensive for the Bank of Canada to produce the security patches for its bills. But because the machines required for their cost-effective manufacture required millions of dollars to build, counterfeiters simply did not have the resources to build their own.
In the second generation of the optical security devices, the color-changing material was added into the bank note paper itself in the form of a thin, coated plastic thread. The Bank of Canada continues to upgrade its security features to make it even tougher to produce counterfeit Canadian bills.

To: All Staff
From: Roger Rogan
Re: Umbrella Lost

Hi everyone,
“____3____“ the meeting yesterday, I forgot my umbrella. It’s black with a brown ____4______ handle. If anyone has seen it, please let me know.
Thanks very much,
Roger

In prison, native offenders continue to be _____19______ at all levels of the Canadian Justice system. At the end of March, 2007, natives comprised 17% of offenders under federal jurisdiction, _____20______ make up only 2.7% of the adult Canadian population.

Provision of the information requested in this form is voluntary. The information is being collected by the Treasury Board on behalf of the Insurer for the purpose of the administration of the Disability Insurance Plan. This information is essential to the Insurer’s decision concerning your claim. Refusal to respond fully may result in disability benefits not being approved. This information will be stored in Personal Information Bank number PSE 901 and PWGSC-PCE-703. It is protected from disclosure to unauthorized persons/agencies pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act. Under the Act, you have the right to request access to your personal information held by a federal government institution, and to request corrections should you believe the information contains errors or omissions.

Beginning in 1989, the Bank of Canada introduced a series of new $20, $50, and $100 notes featuring optical security devices – a color-changing patch on the front of each bill that changed from gold to green when viewed from different angles. An immediate decrease in counterfeiting followed. It was relatively inexpensive for the Bank of Canada to produce the security patches for its bills. But because the machines required for their cost-effective manufacture required millions of dollars to build, counterfeiters simply did not have the resources to build their own.
In the second generation of the optical security devices, the color-changing material was added into the bank note paper itself in the form of a thin, coated plastic thread. The Bank of Canada continues to upgrade its security features to make it even tougher to produce counterfeit Canadian bills.

To: All Staff
From: J. Rideau
Re: Fridge

This is a ____5_____ to everyone that the bi-weekly cleaning of the fridge in the lunch room will be tomorrow, Friday, at 15:45. Any perishable food left found at that time will be thrown ____6____.
Thank you for your co-operation.

To: All employees
From: I T
Subject: Volunteers to take web maintenance course
We are looking for three or four volunteers  _____21____ take a web maintenance course next month. Those who are interested will afterwards be responsible for _____21____ the events calendar on the intranet. If you wish to take part, please respond to this email by the end of the month.

To: Human Resources
From: Rob Ford
Subject: Training session for computational data bases.
I would like to request a training session focusing on our analytical system used for working with financial data. I, like many of my newly-hired colleagues, find the current system a bit confusing, and having the details explained to us would be quite helpful.
Generally speaking, we are able to work with the general summaries, but trying to extract specific details is something that we are not capable of doing. We feel that a one hour training session would be sufficient. If necessary, we would be willing to do this on our lunch breaks.

The Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHR) Act sets out broad principles that are consistent with the values of Canadians. These are intended to guide and inform decisions related to the application of the Act and the way in which Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHRC) administers and enforces the prohibitions and other provisions of the Act. AHRC also encourages health professionals, researchers and others in Canada to observe and adhere to the principles while carrying out activities related to assisted human reproduction.

There are several broad principles. The health and well-being of children born as a result of AHR technologies must be given priority in all decisions respecting their use. Women’s health and well-being must be protected in the application of these technologies. Trade in the reproductive capabilities of men and women and the exploitation of children, women and men for commercial ends is prohibited.

To: All Staff
From: J. Rideau
Re: Fridge

This is a ____5____ to everyone that the bi-weekly cleaning of the fridge in the lunch room will be tomorrow, Friday, at 15:45. Any perishable food left found at that time will be thrown ____6____.
Thank you for your co-operation.

To: All employees
From: I T
Subject: Volunteers to take web maintenance course
We are looking for three or four volunteers  _____21____ take a web maintenance course next month. Those who are interested will afterwards be responsible for  _____22____ the events calendar on the intranet. If you wish to take part, please respond to this email by the end of the month.

To: Human Resources
From: Rob Ford
Subject: Training session for computational data bases.
I would like to request a training session focusing on our analytical system used for working with financial data. I, like many of my newly-hired colleagues, find the current system a bit confusing, and having the details explained to us would be quite helpful.
Generally speaking, we are able to work with the general summaries, but trying to extract specific details is something that we are not capable of doing. We feel that a one hour training session would be sufficient. If necessary, we would be willing to do this on our lunch breaks.

The Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHR) Act sets out broad principles that are consistent with the values of Canadians. These are intended to guide and inform decisions related to the application of the Act and the way in which Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHRC) administers and enforces the prohibitions and other provisions of the Act. AHRC also encourages health professionals, researchers and others in Canada to observe and adhere to the principles while carrying out activities related to assisted human reproduction.
There are several broad principles. The health and well-being of children born as a result of AHR technologies must be given priority in all decisions respecting their use. Women’s health and well-being must be protected in the application of these technologies. Trade in the reproductive capabilities of men and women and the exploitation of children, women and men for commercial ends is prohibited.

The Governor in Council has the power, and _____7_____ a list of goods, to be called an Import Control List, including therein any article the import of which the Governor in Council deems necessary _____8_____ for any of various purposes.

Legislation, Treasury Board policies, or other Cabinet decisions usually establish the requirements for Board approval. Typical examples of Treasury Board submissions include seeking:
– authority to allocate resources previously approved by Cabinet or included in the federal budget;
– authority to make grants or contributions, or approval of amendments to terms and conditions of grant and contribution programs;
– recommendations of approval of orders-in-council with resource or management implications;
– authority to carry out a project or initiative, the costs of which would go _____23_____ a minister’s delegated authority;
– authority to enter into a contract above or outside a federal organization’s or minister’s authority; or
– an _____24_____ from a Treasury Board policy.

TREASURY BOARD SUBMISSIONS

A joint submission is required when authorities or resource issues involve more than one federal organization under separate ministries. Co-signatures are required when more than one minister is directly involved. In some instances, a federal organization may draft a Treasury Board submission seeking authorities or resources on behalf of other federal organizations. Only the minister sponsoring such omnibus submissions is required to sign it unless the ministers of the other participating federal organizations are seeking specific authorities or incremental resources, in which case the submission must also be signed by those ministers.

At this point, federal organizations should take steps internally to deliver a submission in compliance with the Secretariat’s comments and timelines. Most deputy heads’ offices have specific timelines to arrange for proper briefing and complete the sign-off process.

Canada is not alone in facing the demands of an aging population. The demographic shift is a growing global trend, affecting both developed and developing countries. The challenges and opportunities presented by this phenomenon span jurisdictions, sectors and levels of government; addressing the challenges will require broad, sustained participation and effort on a number of fronts, both economic and social.

A growing proportion of seniors will place greater strain on the health and pension systems: not only will the number of recipients increase, but recipients will live and receive pensions longer. At the same time, there is the challenge of reintegrating long-tenured workers into the workforce—individuals who lose their job after a prolonged period of attachment to the labour market, but who are not necessarily eligible for retirement.

The Governor in Council has the power, and _____7_____ a list of goods, to be called an Import Control List, including therein any article the import of which the Governor in Council deems necessary _____8_____ for any of various purposes.

Legislation, Treasury Board policies, or other Cabinet decisions usually establish the requirements for Board approval. Typical examples of Treasury Board submissions include seeking:

– authority to allocate resources previously approved by Cabinet or included in the federal budget;
– authority to make grants or contributions, or approval of amendments to terms and conditions of grant and contribution programs;
– recommendations of approval of orders-in-council with resource or management implications;
– authority to carry out a project or initiative the costs of which would go _____23_____ a minister’s delegated authority;
– authority to enter into a contract above or outside a federal organization’s or minister’s authority; or
– an _____24_____ from a Treasury Board policy.

TREASURY BOARD SUBMISSIONS

A joint submission is required when authorities or resource issues involve more than one federal organization under separate ministries. Co-signatures are required when more than one minister is directly involved. In some instances, a federal organization may draft a Treasury Board submission seeking authorities or resources on behalf of other federal organizations. Only the minister sponsoring such a submission is required to sign it unless there are ministers of other participating federal organizations seeking specific authorities or incremental resources, in which case the submission must also be signed by those ministers.

At this point, federal organizations should take steps internally to deliver a submission in compliance with the Secretariat’s comments and timelines. Most deputy heads’ offices have specific timelines to arrange for proper briefing and complete the sign-off process.

Canada is not alone in facing the demands of an aging population. The demographic shift is a growing global trend, affecting both developed and developing countries. The challenges and opportunities presented by this phenomenon span jurisdictions, sectors and levels of government; addressing the challenges will require broad, sustained participation and effort on a number of fronts, both economic and social.

A growing proportion of seniors will place greater strain on the health and pension systems: not only will the number of recipients increase, but recipients will live and receive pensions longer. At the same time, there is the challenge of reintegrating long-tenured workers into the workforce—individuals who lose their job after a prolonged period of attachment to the labour market, but who are not necessarily eligible for retirement.

Criminal Code

Section 91. (1) Subject to subsections (4) and (5) and section 98, every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm, unless the person is the holder of
(a) a licence under which the person ____9____ possess it; and
(b) must have a registration certificate for the firearm.
(2) Subject to subsection (4) and section 98, every person commits an offence who ____10____ a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, other than a replica firearm, or any prohibited ammunition, unless the person is the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it.

To: All employees
From: Management
Subject: Vacation – Period of September to December
Please send your _____25_____ for vacations for the period of September to December to your managers by the end of next week. Please include first and second choices of days. We will send a _____26_____ of which days you will have early next month.

New Civic Center
The former City Hall located in Constellation Square will reopen next month to implement a new concept developed by municipal councillors. In addition to existing departments and services, there will be meeting spaces for citizens’ groups, a concert hall, a gallery, a multicultural centre and a gym. In doing so, the municipality hopes to revitalize the community of Ottawa- Carleton and turn it into the hub of the district.

Climate change will impact the security, health and well-being of many residents in northern Quebec. A key concern is permafrost thawing, which will cause soils to subside and buckle, thus undermining roads, buildings, and airport runways. Warmer winters will make travel on snow and ice roads more hazardous, threatening vital supply lines and the safety of hunters and trappers. An increase in extreme weather events due to climate change also creates a serious threat for the aging infrastructure in southern parts of Quebec. Water and energy supply infrastructure, as well as roads and bridges, are all at risk. Adaptation measures would reduce the magnitude of potential impacts.
Changes that could have positive economic impacts include warmer winters, which will reduce winter heating costs. Hydroelectricity generation potential in northern Quebec could increase as a result of increased precipitation. A longer, warmer growing season could benefit both agriculture and forestry.

Criminal Code

Section 91. (1) Subject to subsections (4) and (5) and section 98, every person commits an offence who possesses a firearm, unless the person is the holder of
(a) a licence under which the person _____­­9_____ possess it; and
(b) must have a registration certificate for the firearm.
(2) Subject to subsection (4) and section 98, every person commits an offence who _____­­10_____ a prohibited weapon, a restricted weapon, a prohibited device, other than a replica firearm, or any prohibited ammunition, unless the person is the holder of a licence under which the person may possess it.

To: All employees
From: Management
Subject: Vacation – Period of September to December
Please send your _____25_____  for vacations for the period of September to December to your managers by the end of next week. Please include first and second choices of days. We will send a _____26_____  of which days you will have early next month.

New Civic Center
The former City Hall located in Constellation Square will reopen next month to implement a new concept developed by municipal councillors. In additions to existing departments and services, there will be meeting spaced for citizens’ groups, a concert hall, a gallery, a multicultural centre and a gym. In doing so, the municipality hopes to revitalize the community of Ottawa-Carleton and turn it into the hub of the district.

Climate change will impact the security, health and well-being of many residents in northern Quebec. A key concern is permafrost thawing, which will cause soils to subside and buckle, thus undermining roads, buildings, and airport runways. Warmer winters will make travel on snow and ice roads more hazardous, threatening vital supply lines and the safety of hunters and trappers. An increase in extreme weather events due to climate change also creates a serious threat for the aging infrastructure in southern parts of Quebec. Water and energy supply infrastructure, as well as roads and bridges, are all at risk. Adaptation measures would reduce the magnitude of potential impacts.
Changes that could have positive economic impacts include warmer winters, which will reduce winter heating costs. Hydroelectricity generation potential in northern Quebec could increase as a result of increased precipitation. A longer, warmer growing season could benefit both agriculture and forestry.

All administrative support staff will be offered a course on the new features of Windows 7, as Vista will be _____11_____  out over the next year. The training session will be held at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and commuting expenses will be covered. _____12_____, receipts will be necessary for all claims received.

Full details on this course will be sent out by the end of the week. The deadline for registration is the last day of the month.

The strategic plan on Aboriginal Corrections Services of Correctional Service of Canada _____27_____ that the federal corrections system is adapted to the needs of native offenders and _____28_____ the safety and health of the general public.

Although grains and oil seeds prices recently spiked upwards after years of low prices, the future path of commodity prices is uncertain due to volatility in variables such as the price of energy, cost of fertilizer and other inputs, weather and climatic conditions, and fluctuations in exchange rates. There are pressures on profit margins in Canada’s red meat industry, particularly hogs, which is facing challenges such as increased competition from other major exporters and reduced market access in key markets, such as the U.S., the primary destination for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food products. The reduction in access to the U.S. market for the red meat industry is largely due to country of origin labelling.

Canada is only one of several polar countries that has laid legal claim to Northern offshore oil and gas deposits. These natural resource caches in the Arctic regions represent valuable investment and development opportunities for Canada and its Arctic communities; yet development activities must be undertaken in a sustainable manner.

The government is committed to realizing the economic potential of the North, from the development of mineral, petroleum, hydro and ocean resources to the expansion of the emerging tourism industry. To this end, it is improving Northern regulatory systems and investing in critical infrastructure to attract investors and developers, and encourage future exploration and development. These plans are coupled with strategies for ensuring that the natural environment does not suffer adverse effects from expanded resource development in the region.

All administrative support staff will be offered a course on the new features of Windows 7, as Vista will be _____11_____ out over the next year. The training session will be held at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and commuting expenses will be covered. ____12____, receipts will be necessary for all claims received.

Full details on this course will be sent out by the end of the week. The deadline for registration is the last day of the month.

The strategic plan on Aboriginal Corrections Services of Correctional Service of Canada _____27_____ that the federal corrections system is adapted to/suitable for the needs of native offenders and does not _____28_____ the safety and health of the general public.

Although grains and oil seeds prices recently spiked upwards after years of low prices, the future path of commodity prices is uncertain due to volatility in variables such as the price of energy, cost of fertilizer and other inputs, weather and climatic conditions, and fluctuations in exchange rates. There are pressures on profit margins in Canada’s red meat industry, particularly hogs, which is facing challenges such as increased competition from other major exporters and reduced market access in key markets, such as the U.S., the primary destination for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food products. The reduction in access to the U.S. market for the red meat industry is largely due to country of origin labelling.

Canada is only one of several polar countries that has laid legal claim to Northern offshore oil and gas deposits. These natural resource caches in the Arctic regions represent valuable investment and development opportunities for Canada and its Arctic communities; yet development activities must be undertaken in a sustainable manner.

The government is committed to realizing the economic potential of the North, from the development of mineral, petroleum, hydro and ocean resources to the expansion of the emerging tourism industry. To this end, it is improving Northern regulatory systems and investing in critical infrastructure to attract investors and developers, and encourage future exploration and development. These plans are coupled with strategies for ensuring that the natural environment does not suffer adverse effects from expanded resource development in the region.

Memo To: Richard Bronson
From: Debbie Yoris
Subject: Statistics

Richard,
As requested by senior management, I’m in the process of assembling complete summaries on trends in _____13_____ related to demographics in the workplace, as well as to statutory holidays and weather conditions. The report is supposed to summarize the data from the last ten years, but the information I was sent only goes back to 2003. Could you please forward me the records for 2001 and 2002? The report is due in a week, so if you could give this ____14____ priority, it would be much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Debbie

To: David Grenier
From: Lauren Scott
Re: Your Query
David,
You wrote recently about being involved in a harassment investigation, and wanted to know about how to be sure to be kept informed as to what was happening.
_____29____ a memo requesting information on the investigation and submit it to your immediate supervisor. Be specific. Your memo should _____30____ state what information you are looking for. You have the right to request and obtain an assisting officer to help you make your submission. If you have not received a response within 30 days, send a follow-up memo.

Obtaining aerial imagery is generally more versatile in acquisition terms than satellite imagery, since real-time decisions can be made on how, where, and when to acquire imagery. The adaptability of aerial data collection allows for alterations to flight plans to take advantage of, or respond to, changing weather conditions. This acquisition flexibility is especially useful in areas that are difficult to image using satellite-based sensors as a result of frequent cloud cover, since airborne sensors are able to fly below the cloud to acquire imagery.
For aerial acquisitions, there are some additional costs and operational factors: costs for fuel and time to ferry the aircraft to the target area; amount of notice to data provider and wait time for clear weather; sensor type and availability; and target area size. Other costs may include obtaining ground control data, as well as orthorectification, color balancing, and mosaicking of the imagery.

Memo To: Richard Bronson
From: Debbie Yoris
Subject: Statistics

Richard,
As requested by senior management, I’m in the process of assembling complete summaries on trends in _____13_____ related to demographics in the workplace, as well as to statutory holidays and weather conditions. The report is supposed to summarize the data from the last ten years, but the information I was sent only goes back to 2003. Could you please forward me the records for 2001 and 2002? The report is due in a week, so if you could give this ____14____ priority, it would be much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Debbie

To: David Grenier
From: Lauren Scott
Re: Your Query

David,

You wrote recently about being involved in a harassment investigation, and wanted to know about how to be sure to be kept informed as to what was happening.

_____29____ a memo requesting information on the investigation and submit it to your immediate supervisor. Be specific. Your memo should _____30____ state what information you are looking for. You have the right to request and obtain an assisting officer to help you make your submission. If you have not received a response within 30 days, send a follow-up memo.

Obtaining aerial imagery is generally more versatile in acquisition terms than satellite imagery, since real-time decisions can be made on how, where, and when to acquire imagery. The adaptability of aerial data collection allows for alterations to flight plans to take advantage of, or respond to, changing weather conditions. This acquisition flexibility is especially useful in areas that are difficult to image using satellite-based sensors as a result of frequent cloud cover, since airborne sensors are able to fly below the cloud to acquire imagery.
For aerial acquisitions, there are some additional costs and operational factors: costs for fuel and time to ferry the aircraft to the target area; amount of notice to data provider and wait time for clear weather; sensor type and availability; and target area size. Other costs may include obtaining ground control data, as well as orthorectification, color balancing, and mosaicking of the imagery.

While Human Resources _____15_____ to deal with your personal problem, I can assist you right now and help you to get started. However, you must fill _____16_____ the correct form as soon as possible and submit it to them to bring them on board and have a successful outcome.

To: Contractual workers
From: Management
Subject: Reduction in Working Hours

The quieter period will set in as of June, and for the duration of the season it will be necessary to reduce hours for contractual workers to at most four days a week.
As a consequence, all contractual employees are asked to submit their first and second choices for a day off to their managers by the end of the month. However, it will not be possible to have Mondays off. Fridays, which are the most popular request, will be assigned by a random draw, with others receiving their second choices.
Additionally, if you would prefer to work less than four days a week for the next several months, please notify management as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred days off in this case. However, to retain benefits, it is necessary to work at least three days a week.

In the years ahead, breakthrough technologies will be needed as natural resource constraints (e.g. land and water) place limitations on future agricultural production around the world. Successful agricultural nations will be those that make optimum use of their productive resource capacity and invest in new technologies and practices that reduce production risks, and improve the sustainability of the sector. Technological advances in agriculture, such as precision farming and new crop varieties, can lead to lower production costs and increased productivity. Technological advances can also lead to new products with attributes that respond to market needs, such as canola with new health traits and non-food crops for biofuel production. Public and private investments in research and development will be required to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of Canada’s agricultural, agri-food and agri-products industry.

While Human Resources _____15______ to deal with your personal problem, I can assist you right now and help you to get started. However, you must fill ____16______ the correct form as soon as possible and submit it to them to bring them on board and have a successful outcome.

To: Contractual workers
From: Management
Subject: Reduction in Working Hours
The quieter period will set in as of June, and for the duration of the season it will be necessary to reduce hours for contractual workers to at most four days a week.
As a consequence, all contractual employees are asked to submit their first and second choices for a day off to their managers by the end of the month. However, it will not be possible to have Mondays off. Fridays, which are the most popular request, will be assigned by a random draw, with others receiving their second choices.
Additionally, if you would prefer to work less than four days a week for the next several months, please notify management as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred days off in this case. However, to retain benefits, it is necessary to work at least three days a week.

In the years ahead, breakthrough technologies will be needed as natural resource constraints (e.g. land and water) place limitations on future agricultural production around the world. Successful agricultural nations will be those that make optimum use of their productive resource capacity and invest in new technologies and practices that reduce production risks, and improve the sustainability of the sector. Technological advances in agriculture, such as precision farming and new crop varieties, can lead to lower production costs and increased productivity. Technological advances can also lead to new products with attributes that respond to market needs, such as canola with new health traits and non-food crops for biofuel production. Public and private investments in research and development will be required to enhance the competitiveness and productivity of Canada’s agricultural, agri-food and agri-products industry.