The creation of the bill followed a string of actions across the country over the last year involving non-violent activists entering farms and livestreaming conditions for all to see. Consumers deserve to know that the treatment of animals on farms in Canada is not overseen by any government, but rather self-regulated by the industry. “Instead of addressing the cruelty crisis on farms, the government is misusing the justice system to conceal animal abuse in a way that may well violate the Charter,” says Labchuk. And in addition to threatening greater fines for trespassers, the new Ontario bill would also make it an offence to enter a property under false pretenses. Sign Up NowRegarding Bill 27 in Alberta, Labchuk says Animal Justice is currently considering options to challenge any unconstitutional provisions in court.

Source: thestar December 03, 2019 20:26 UTC