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WORK 10 - Prison Labour Industrial Complex

WORK 10 - Prison Labour Industrial Complex

FromCOMMONS


WORK 10 - Prison Labour Industrial Complex

FromCOMMONS

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Acast: WORK 10 - Prison Labour Industrial ComplexWebsite: WORK #10 - Prison Labour Industrial ComplexPatreon: COMMONS: WORK #10 - Prison Labour Industrial ComplexSupercast: WORK 10 - Prison Labour Industrial ComplexPrison labour is largely invisible in Canada. Most prisoners who work do institutional upkeep, the kind of cleaning, cooking and maintenance that’s required to keep a prison running.But then there are prison industries. Not only do Canadian prisoners work for for-profit businesses, but they’re sometimes doing dangerous and nauseating work around. Featured in this episode: Calvin NeufeldTo learn more:Bloody Bad Business: Report on the Joyceville Institution Abattoir“Prison farm supporter worries new Kingston farms may exploit prison labour” by Jonna Semple in Global NewsCredits: Arshy Mann (Host and Producer), Jordan Cornish (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief) Additional music from Audio NetworkSponsors: Douglas, Pod Save The World For a limited time, get 6 months of exclusive supporter benefits for just $2/month. Go to canadaland.com/join to become a supporter today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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COMMONS is a documentary podcast that proves Canada is anything but boring. Each season, host Arshy Mann guides you through the country’s dark underbelly, bringing you stories about crime, corruption and all manner of misdeeds.This season, we’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about what makes a “cult.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.