I always believed in the…

I always believed in the goodness of Canadians and was proud that we were known as peacekeepers, good people, kind people, caring people... I and most of my fellow Canadians cannot comprehend how anyone could find pleasure and enjoyment out of 'intentional cruelty'. Nor can we comprehend how the Ontario government can encourage and condone intentional cruelty by lifting the ban on penned dog hunting.

I love Canada and in particular Muskoka which is my home, but I'm sickened by the outright cruelty that our government and a small percentage of Canadians condone. I used to be so proud to say, "I'm Canadian". Lately though I have begun to feel some shame in being Canadian. This country and this province that I have loved for sixty-six years and that I was once so proud of I hardly recognise anymore.

What has happened to us? Why do we feel the need to be cruel, to destroy, maim and harm those things we consider lesser than ourselves? When are we going to finally step into the 21st Century and begin acting as caretakers of this country, of this earth, and of all living things that call it home?

The Ontario Government must step up to the plate and uphold the ban on penned dog hunting and continue to phase out these antiquated, senseless, abhorrent, and cruel facilities that allow it.

We are Canadians after all and it's time this government made us proud of who we are.