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Help call government to task on lax enforcement of livestock rules

In 2008, the CFHS called on the Auditor General to conduct an independent audit of the government’s capacity to ensure the humane treatment of farm animals during transport and slaughter.

Now, following the release of a scathing report on the treatment of farm animals during transport, two members of Parliament have asked once again for an Auditor General review assessing the enforcement of animal transport regulations.

Take action today by writing to the Auditor General in support of this much-needed review! Read more and see a sample letter here.

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Cities seeking to restrict pet store animal trade

A Toronto city council candidate has proposed a by-law to prohibit the sale of live animals from pet stores. If Toronto were to go that route, it would join a handful of other municipalities in Canada that are seeking to tackle the crisis of pet overpopulation by restricting animal sales from retail outlets.

Read more here.

Latest update on horse slaughter controversy

More than three months have passed since the release of video footage taken at two Canadian horse slaughter plants showing disturbing images of inhumane slaughter practices. Yet it appears that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has still not taken any disciplinary or corrective action against the plants in question.

Read more and take action here.

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