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The battle of the polls over gestation stalls

Monday, August 5, 2013

In May, an Environics poll found that 84 per cent of Canadians favoured a nationwide ban on the use of gestation stalls for breeding pigs and the Humane Society International/Canada renewed calls for federal and provincial governments and the industry to support a nation-wide ban.

Not so fast, says HumaneWatch.org in a late June press release. A poll it conducted "reveals animal liberation groups' calls for banning individual maternity pen (its term for dry sow stall) housing on pork farms are not backed by Canadian consumers."

HumaneWatch.org, self-described as a project of the Center for Consumer Freedom, based in the United States, says that when provided the information that dry sow stalls are a humane option approved by veterinarians, 63 per cent of the public supports using individual pens.

According to the press release, "Canadian farmers shouldn't roll over for the radical PETA types at Humane Society International who have deceptively manufactured public opinion on individual maternity pens, said Will Coggin, CCFs senior research analyst."

The Center for Consumer Freedom says the polling firm ORC International conducted the telephone poll of more than 1,000 Canadian adults between June 6 and 11. BP

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Friday, September 12, 2025

With Parliament scheduled to resume on Monday, Sept. 15, Farms.com spoke with Tyler McCann, managing director of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, about current issues affecting ag and how those could translate into the House of Commons. Overall, McCann expects the fall session to... Read this article online

Canadian Invasive Wild Pig Report 2023

Thursday, September 11, 2025

The 2023 Canadian Invasive Wild Pig Report was recently released by Animal Health Canada, providing a clear picture of how provinces and territories are tackling the spread of invasive wild pigs. This first-of-its-kind national collaboration shares location data, control activities, and... Read this article online

Princess Auto Plans New Guelph Store

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Princess Auto is expanding its Ontario presence with a brand-new store planned for Guelph. Scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2026, this 30,000-square-foot location will bring a full selection of tools, equipment, and farm supplies closer to customers in southwestern Ontario. Built... Read this article online

CGC issues three licenses in early September

Thursday, September 11, 2025

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has issued three licenses to grain companies in the first half of the month. On Sept. 1, Western Harvest Bean ULC in Morden, Man., received a grain dealer license. This type of license is for “a person who, for reward, on his own behalf or the behalf... Read this article online

York Region launching new Agri-Food Startup Program

Thursday, September 11, 2025

A new program in York Region is designed to help entrepreneurs find their footing in the food space. The 14-week hybrid Agri-Food Start-up Program partners entrepreneurs with local organizations like the Foodpreneur Lab, Syzl, York Region Food Network, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island... Read this article online

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