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Ontario Pork Producers Speak Directly with MPP's at Queen's Park

On November 20 and 21, 2023, Ontario Pork’s Board of Directors were joined by producers from the Ontario Pork Leadership Development Training Program, to meet with Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP’s) and their staff.

The first day was highlighted by Ontario Pork’s annual Queen’s Park Reception, where members of the Board and producers were able to speak directly with elected officials from all parties and communicate the importance of the pork industry, while sharing several key issues of concern for Ontario’s pork producers.

MPP’s and their staff were also treated to a delicious pork lunch that was provided by a local farm.

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