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Vic Toews: Refugee Community Organization

Vic Toews Dept: Manitoba's senior federal cabinet minister would like to see the Kapyong Barracks land stalemate end soon, but he's prepared to be patient "to ensure the right decision is made.", according to Winnipeg Free Press. Asked if he expected the land dispute would be settled in 2013, Toews said he wouldn't make any predictions and jOE BRYKSA / Vic Toews hopes the Kapyong Barracks issue is settled as quickly as possible. Vic Toews visits- Mp Vic Toews Minister of Public Safety , left, speaks with Glenn Cheater President of Refugee Community Organization, centre, and Abdikheir Ahmed Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba at Ircom House at 470 Pacific Ave- See Larry Kusch story- December 17, 2012 JOE BRYKSA / Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said Monday Ottawa is weighing whether to appeal a Federal Court decision last week compelling it to consult meaningfully with four southern Manitoba First Nations before selling the 64.7-hectare parcel of surplus military land. The First Nations insist they should have first dibs on the property to fulfil unresolved treaty land claims. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.