Farmers are calling on Ontario policy makers to create a wildlife crop damage compensation program, similar to those in western provinces, to cover targeted losses that regular production insurance misses.
Gwekwaadziwin Miikan graduates celebrated 90 days of recovery and a 150km canoe journey, boasting a 75% long-term sobriety rate with support from Ontario's Associate AG.
Ontario Works benefits have been frozen since 2018 at $733/month, losing $140 in value. The Manitoulin Legal Clinic urges Ontario to raise rates to match inflation and help recipients.
Judith Jones clarifies that Manitoulin's phragmites situation is manageable, with most sites cleared and transitioning to routine local maintenance via the new PMA.
