Conservatives support inadequate legislation
Friday, October 27, 2006
The Conservative government is putting the welfare of animals and vulnerable Canadians at risk by today announcing it will support a wholly inadequate private member’s bill to amend the animal cruelty provisions of the Criminal Code.
“The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) is disappointed – but not surprised – that Justice Minister Vic Toews is supporting Bill S-213,” says CFHS Chief Executive Office Steve Carroll.
“The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) is disappointed – but not surprised – that Justice Minister Vic Toews is supporting Bill S-213,” says CFHS Chief Executive Office Steve Carroll.
The Conservatives, who campaigned on their efforts to get tough on crime and make Canadian communities safer, are falling short on their own election promises by supporting S-213.
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