Animals are returning to Ontario prison farms, and it’s not just goats. The Trudeau government was elected on a promise to return farm operations to prisons, after they were closed […] Read more
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Cows, not just goats coming to prison farms
Prison farm advocates had lobbied for the return of the farm to include dairy cows
New rules on passive investment arrive in budget
It’s got no new nuggets specifically for crop or livestock producers, but Tuesday’s federal budget includes the end results of last year’s consultations — and backlash — on corporate taxation. […] Read more
Ontario to back baby formula plant
A baby formula plant proposed for eastern Ontario has got a major boost from the Ontario government. The $225 million plant is being built at Kingston by Canada Royal Milk […] Read more
Four farmers named to panel on Ontario prison farms
Four eastern Ontario farmers have been named to a new seven-member advisory panel on the “potential reopening” of two federal penitentiary farms at Kingston. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) on Thursday […] Read more
Ottawa plans study for new Kingston prison farm
The federal government is set to run a study reconsidering the previous administration’s decision to shut farming operations at federal penitentiaries. Following up on a Liberal campaign pledge, the Correctional […] Read more
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