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I am writing this letter to express my firm rejection of the proposal to allow new licenses and the transfer of licenses for train and trial areas in Ontario.

As a concerned citizen, I firmly believe that penned dog hunting facilities are cruel to the wild animals who are subjected to various methods used to train dogs to hunt.

Wildlife should never be taken from their natural environments and held captive by hunters. It’s especially inhumane to use rabbits, coyotes, and foxes as pawns for hunters to train dogs and hold competitions. The proposed opening of applications for train and trial spaces after 25 years is a massive step backward into the past. These facilities have no place in Ontario.

I urge the Ministry to reconsider the proposal and instead take the necessary steps to ensure that the province’s existing 24 facilities are closed immediately. It is crucial to recognize that these facilities promote cruelty towards wild animals and go against the values of compassion and respect for the environment.

I implore you to prioritize the well-being of the wildlife in Ontario by refraining from issuing new licenses and permits for train and trial areas. Instead, the Ministry should work towards developing alternative activities that do not involve cruelty towards wild animals.