Madam Speaker, the minister is not involved in the day-to-day operations of our correctional services. I am surprised to hear the member be so against prison farms. I too am a member of eastern Ontario; I am far east in Ontario. I can assure the member that I was approached by farmers who said this program was important. I do not know where the member is coming from on this particular issue, but the community is supportive.
In the House of Commons on November 8th, 2024. See this statement in context.