Re-opening Canada’s prison farms is just the first step

While there is no doubt that the prospect of the Kingston farms reopening is a promising development, the current government needs to assess in a more holistic way how Correctional Service Canada can better support the successful re-integration of federal offenders.
Recently, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced that he will launch a study on whether it's possible to restore two of the former federal prison farms that are based in the Kingston area.
Recently, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced that he will launch a study on whether it's possible to restore two of the former federal prison farms that are based in the Kingston area. The farms, which were run by the Correctional Service Canada, were renowned not only for their prize ca...

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