The billion-dollar tax dodge on tobacco Sunday, March 3, 2013 According to numbers acquired through a Canadian Taxpayer's Federation (CTF) Freedom of Information request to the federal government, Status Indians in Ontario purchased the equivalent of 70 cigarettes daily per person last year, along with 1,000 cigars annually. The fact that they don't smoke that much points towards a tax dodge by non-status buyers of between $742 million and $1.2 billion, just from contraband cigarettes in Ontario.The CTF estimates that up to 79 per cent of all tax-free cigarettes intended for legal sale to Status Indians are illegally sold to those who are not, dodging $5.24 a pack in taxes.Fred Neukamm, chair of the Ontario Flue-Cured Tobacco Growers Marketing Board, allows that the contraband cigarettes may have been grown outside of the system. This year's legal crop is likely to be up somewhat from slightly more than 50 million pounds in 2012 because of increased demand from China. BF Polo ponies go where food won't Antioxidants may actually cause cancer, says Nobel laureate
Farming Forward in Watford scheduled for Dec. 1 Thursday, November 5, 2026 Farmers and farm families across Lambton County are invited to attend an event to hear from speakers on topics like succession planning, funding programs, ag policy, and mental health. Farming Forward, scheduled for Dec. 1 at the East Lambton Community Complex in Watford, is a joint... Read this article online
Nearly $4 Million Invested in Northern Ontario Agriculture and Food Projects Thursday, October 29, 2026 Northern Ontario farmers and agri-food businesses are receiving nearly $4 million in federal funding for projects designed to expand agricultural infrastructure, improve production efficiency and connect businesses with new markets. The federal government announced $3,817,640 in... Read this article online
Canadian farmers spotlight supply management at Ottawa event Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Canadian farmers from the dairy, chicken, turkey and egg sectors gathered in Ottawa this week to highlight the role supply management plays in supporting Canada’s food system and economy. The event, dubbed the Downtown Diner, was held on October 27, 2026, bringing together... Read this article online
Grain Growers of Canada Appoints Kate Sauser as Interim Executive Director Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canada's national grain farmer organization has appointed an interim leader as it continues its advocacy work on behalf of producers across the country. Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) announced that Kate Sauser has been appointed Interim Executive Director effective October 14, 2026,... Read this article online
Canadian Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge Launches with $150,000 Prize Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Canadian innovators working on the next generation of agricultural and food technologies have a new opportunity to bring their ideas to market. Verdex Capital and XPRIZE Canada Hub have launched the Food & AgTech Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to identify technologies... Read this article online