I just emailed my MP
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- Published on Thursday, 30 March 2017 20:45
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Dear PAOV,
Did you know that Canada's animal protection laws are the worst
in the western world? Our animal cruelty laws haven't been
meaningfully updated since the 1950s, and we're failing animals as a
result.
But on Monday, Parliament will debate a new bill that could finally bring our laws into the 21st century. MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith put forward Bill C-246, the Modernizing Animal Protections Act, which would:
- update animal cruelty laws so abusers won't escape criminal punishment;
- ban cat and dog fur, which many of us are shocked to learn is not already illegal;
- ban the cruel practice of shark finning.
Monday's debate is just the first step on a long road to
passing... this legislation. As usual, the industries and special interests that
oppose stronger laws for animals are already trying to block Bill C-246
from becoming law.
We urgently need your help. I just emailed my MP and asked her to
support Bill C-246 -- it only took a minute! Can you do the
same?
Here's what I wrote:
It's easy to take action - just click here to find your MP, then send a quick email asking for their support.
ACT NOWThe animals are counting on us to pass Bill C-246. It's critical for MPs to hear from the millions of Canadians who care about animals, so act now!
Thank you for
all you do,Camille Labchuk
Executive Director DONATE
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