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Guest column: Questionable fairness when expropriating prime farms for industry

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Expropriation is a drastic measure in acquiring land for public benefit, says Robin Baranyai .

It's a different story when governments threaten to expropriate protected farmland, not for critical infrastructure or public safety, but to attract industry.

The initiative is a response to Premier Doug Ford ’s call for “shovel-ready” land to attract investors.

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