We, the undersigned, residents of Canada, wish to bring to your attention that prison farm programs operated by Correctional Service of Canada are in the process of being eliminated.  These programs deliver useful skills training and character-building for inmates identified as having the most likely chance of successful rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. 

Rather than eliminate prison farms, Correctional Service Canada should be moving in the other direction – increasing the availability of such programs and widening their scope. Expanding farm programs would both increase successful rehabilitation and generate even greater financial returns for CSC, the government and taxpayers.

Therefore, we call upon the Government of Canada to reverse all moves by Correctional Service Canada to eliminate farm prison programs.