As an Ontarian who cherishes…

As an Ontarian who cherishes wildlife, I urge Ontario legislators to CANCEL the Spring Bear Hunt completely, and to NOT EXPAND the pilot project instituted by previous Liberal governments.

Like most Ontarians, I neither hunt nor support sport hunting. Like most Ontarians, I want our public lands to be free of violence.

I urge Ontario Progressive Conservative Party legislators to follow the example provided by former Premier Mike Harris and Minister John Snobelen, when they courageously resisted pressure from hunting lobbyists, a group that does not represent the majority of Ontarians.

Our province can develop a better tourism plan than inviting non-resident sport hunters who enjoy killing innocent animals, onto our mutually owned public lands. Ontario’s forests belong to all of us, not just to the businesses that profit from violence against wild animals.

Please do the right thing for Ontario and cancel the bear hunt.