Provincial Government support for Hylife factory farm expansion not in best interest of taxpayers or animal welfare
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) is questioning the value-for-money assessment and the decision by the Manitoba Government to hand out $2.0 million in taxpayers dollars towards the expansion of the Hylife factory-farm operation in Neepawa, Manitoba. In our view, this is not in the best interest of rural communities, taxpayers, and animal welfare. The WHS believes investing the money in small operations so they can become more humane will bring additional jobs and improve the economy, make a positive impact on animal welfare, and reduce environmental risks. We are seeking to meet with Provincial officials as soon as … Continued