Canada: Premier Dalton McGuinty: Do not pass revised 'Bill 37' for changes to animal rights protection

After public outcry and strong criticism, MPP Jack MacLaren of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario withdrew private members Bill 37 but is now introducing The Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act, 2012 in its place on Monday, March 19th, at Queen's Park.

This new bill will hand over inspection rights for farm animals to members of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). This will undermine the protection of farm animals....

Source: Premier Dalton McGuinty: Do not pass revised 'Bill 37' for changes to animal rights protection
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