44th Parliament223Government response tabledMarch 20, 2024e-4596e-4596 (Animals)laviniarojasLaurelCollinsVictoriaNDPBCSeptember 28, 2023, at 10:16 a.m. (EDT)January 26, 2024, at 10:16 a.m. (EDT)February 5, 2024March 20, 2024January 26, 2024Petition to the <Addressee type="1" affiliationId="" mp-riding-display="1">House of Commons</Addressee>Whereas:This year the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC have seen over 30 intakes related to glue traps. Mostly, has been birds and bats.. Small mammals, including pets, can also get stuck on glue traps, leading to their suffering and potential death;It is deeply troubling that these devices are openly displayed, potentially exposing children to their existence and the practices they represent;Eighteen Indian states and territories, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, England, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, two states and one territory in Australia, and many states in the USA have prohibited the usage of rodents glue board traps;There have been studies and research conducted on the impact of mice glue boards on mice. Here are some findings that highlight the negative effects of glue traps on mice: Glue traps cause immense physical and psychological suffering to mice. When caught on the adhesive surface, mice experience extreme distress and struggle to free themselves. They injure themselves while attempting to escape, resulting in broken bones, dislocated joints, torn skin, or even self- mutilation. Mice caught in glue traps suffer for several days before they eventually die. During this time, they endure stress, pain, and dehydration, an agonizing process; andGlue traps violate principles of humane treatment and animal welfare. All Animal Organizations have condemned the use of glue traps due to the cruelty involved.We, the undersigned, citizens of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to implement an immediate ban on rodent glue board traps across Canada due to their inherent animal cruelty and environmental impact.
Response by the Minister of HealthSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Yasir NaqviRodent glue traps are not currently regulated under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA).In 2018, Health Canada published a proposal to amend the Pest Control Products Regulation (PCPR) so that some of these types of devices would no longer be exempt from the application of the PCPA.  Although the public consultation period for this proposal closed on February 28, 2019, the proposed regulatory amendments have not yet been formalised. As the proposal moves forward, there will be additional upcoming opportunities to provide comments on this matter. It is important to note that provinces and territories (PTs), federal and municipal governments have shared responsibilities in regulating pesticides. While Health Canada authorizes pesticides, it does not decide whether those products will be used. PTs responsibilities for pesticides generally include, regulating the sale, use, transportation, storage and disposal of pesticides. Furthermore, PTs conduct compliance monitoring that complements federal compliance programs, and issue licences and/or permits to pesticide applicators, operators and vendors. PTs are also responsible for and have measures in place to address both wildlife management and animal welfare. PTs have their own laws to protect animals and  in most, the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), a Non-Government Organization (NGO), enforces animal protection legislation.
Cruelty to animalsPest and weed control
44th Parliament223Government response tabledSeptember 20, 2022441-00510441-00510 (Animals)PeterJulianNew Westminster—BurnabyNDPBCMay 31, 2022September 20, 2022January 8, 2020Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament AssembledWe the undersigned residents of Canada draw the attention of the House to the following:WhereasShock collars (e-collars) used to train and manage pets can cause them severe pain, suffering, distress and inhibit their ability to learn. The abundance of independent scientific studies, the evidence and opinions of credentialed animal experts and organizations and the legitimate concern of the public collectively necessitates that our government protect our pets from the physical and psychological harm these devices can cause. Not only does the science prove electronic/shock collars can lead to further behavioural issues including aggression, endangering both pets and society at large, they are completely unnecessary. Science based training methods that employ proven learning theory are effective, humane, safe, readily available, and do not negatively compromise the health and welfare of our pets.It is illegal to use electronic/shock collars on our children and the same should be true for our pets.Therefore your petitioners call upon the House of Commons in Parliament assembled to amend the Federal Criminal Code (cruelty to animals) legislation to specifically include wording that bans the sale and use of electronic/shock collars for use on domestic pets, as a growing number of countries and enlightened jurisdictions have done. We ask that the legislation include hand held remote controlled shock devices, anti-bark shock collars and electronic containment fences for domestic pets.
Response by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Signed by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): The Parliamentary Secretary Gary AnandasangareeThe Parliament of Canada is responsible for enacting the criminal law. The criminal law, as set out in the Criminal Code provisions on animal cruelty, sets the minimum standard of treatment required for all animals in all circumstances. Under the applicable criminal laws, it is an offence to cause unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal. This offence prohibits any conduct that causes an animal pain, suffering or injury for an illegitimate purpose, or that causes pain, suffering or injury for a legitimate purpose but where other means were reasonably available that could have achieved that purpose with less, or no, pain, suffering or injury to the animals. This offence could apply to conduct involving the use of shock collars.Provincial governments are generally responsible for policing and prosecution of criminal offences and also make laws that protect and promote animal welfare.The Government agrees that animal cruelty laws should send a strong and clear message that animal cruelty is totally unacceptable in our society. The Government also supports making Canada a better place for animals within the bounds of its jurisdiction. For that reason, the Ministers of Health and Environment have been instructed in their mandate letters to introduce legislation to end testing on animals, protect animals in captivity, and work to curb the illegal wildlife trade. 
Cruelty to animalsElectric shock devicesPets
44th Parliament223Government response tabledAugust 17, 2022441-00634441-00634 (Animals)LeahTaylor RoyAurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond HillLiberalONJune 22, 2022August 17, 2022June 21, 2022PETITION TO LEAH TAYLOR ROY, MPThe students of Forest Run Public School and Residents of Ontario draw the attention of Leah Taylor Roy, MP for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill to the plight of Kiska, the Orca whale, who has been held in solitary confinement and poor health in a concrete tank since 2011 at MarineLand in Niagara Falls ON. Therefore: We want to ensure that Kiska is moved to a more suitable and healthy location. The ideal location would be the Nova Scotia Whale Sanctuary and we ask that you support this project. Until this refuge is ready to accept whales, please help Kiska have a better life where she can live in a facility that can rehabilitate her and ensure her interaction with other Orcas and cetaceans. To achieve this, please ask the Government of Canada to remove the "grandfather clause" in Bill S203, which allows Marine Land to retain ownership of Kiska and possibly use her for entertainment purposes.
Response by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast GuardSigned by (Minister or Parliamentary Secretary): Mike KellowayThe protection and conservation of our marine species is a priority for the Canadian government. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) remains committed to protecting the welfare of cetaceans, based on the authorities established under the Fisheries Act.  Bill S-203 received Royal Assent in June 2019 and provisions aimed at ending the captivity of cetaceans were added to the Fisheries Act and the Criminal Code. These amendments include, prohibitions on fishing for a cetacean with the intent to take it into captivity, except where the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard authorizes such fishing if the Minister is of the opinion that the circumstances so require it (including when the cetacean is injured or in distress or is in need of care). Amendments were also included to create offences, among other things, for keeping or breeding cetaceans in captivity and prohibitions on importing and exporting living cetaceans, or sperm, egg, or embryo of a cetacean, into or from Canada, except where authorized under given circumstances. Decisions to issue Fisheries Act permits are made on a case by case basis after careful consideration of a request submitted to the Department by a private facility, such as Marineland. DFO developed a suite of policies to guide the minister’s decisions in making decisions on whether to issue such Fisheries Act permits. These policies are available on DFO’s website at https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/about-notre-sujet/publications/policy-politiques/cetaceans-cetaces/overview-apercu-eng.htmlDFO officials are aware of Kiska’s current status and should a request to export Kiska, or any other cetacean, to another facility be received by the Department, the Minister would review this application, guided by the policies, in order to make a decision with regards to the potential issuance of a Fisheries Act permit. With regards to alternative facilities, there are currently no other facilities with captive cetaceans nor are there any whale sanctuaries in existence in Canada. The proposed Whale Sanctuary Project in Port Hilford, Nova Scotia is still in the planning stages. DFO authorities are engaged with the proponents of this project in the permitting and assessment processes for the establishment of this facility.In Canada, aquatic parks and zoos, animal care laws and private property of animals like Kiska are under provincial jurisdiction. Section 445.2 of the Criminal Code sets out an offence for using captive cetaceans in performances for entertainment purposes, unless the facility, such as Marineland, obtains a licence from the province in which it is located. DFO does not have the authority to investigate the living conditions, health and welfare of the cetaceans currently in captivity in Marineland. Questions on the health of the Kiska currently residing in Marineland should be directed to that facility or relevant provincial authorities.
Cruelty to animalsS-203 (39-2), An Act to amend the Criminal Code (cruelty to animals)Whales