Animal cruelty law to get teeth
Apr 03, 2008 04:30 AM
After being criticized for having the most lax animal protection laws in the country, the Ontario government is introducing legislation today that will overhaul its 90-year-old animal protection act and bring the province from "worst to first," Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Rick Bartolucci said yesterday.
Animal rights advocates say they are eagerly awaiting the legislation that will impose new rules on the province's 50 roadside zoos – giving the Ontario SPCA the right to inspect them and hold owners to a higher standard – and make animal cruelty a provincial offence with tougher penalties.
The Canadian Press
Canada's animal cruelty laws have not been changed since 1982!
Currently, animal abusers get a maximum of 6 months in jail, $2,000 in fines and a ban on owning animals for 2 years. Bill C-50 proposes 5 year jail terms, up to $10 000 in fines and possible lifetime bans on owning animals. Stephen Harper is a cat lover, tell him it is time to step up and do the right thing for animals and Canada! Sign Petition.
Cruelty to Animals Bill
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Bill C-17 Bill C-15 Bill C15B Bill C-10 Bill C-10B Bill C-22 Bill C-50 Bill C-373 (Bill S203)
Animals on the Farm
The CFHS plays a crucial role in farm animal welfare in Canada. The Federation was the only animal welfare organization involved in the development of Codes of Practice for the care and handling of various types of farmed animals, from the 1980s until recently. Those Codes of Practice are now under revision, and the CFHS is a founding member of the newly-formed National Farm Animal Care Council that is tasked with developing a new system for standards of care in the livestock industry.
In addition, many CFHS member societies are actively involved in livestock issues, through investigations, education and partnerships with industry associations. Read more about farm animal welfare by clicking on this link
An Act to Prevent Cruelty to Animals and to Aid Animals that are in Distress
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