The government's proposed…

The government's proposed reopening of licensing for train and trial areas is widely unpopular with Ontario voters, unnecessary, and inhumane.

Why is the Ministry seeking to cater to the wishes of a select few hunters who want to harm innocent wild animals for sport? I have not seen anything from the government, or otherwise, to justify this proposal. Innocent animals will be trapped (a horrific practice) or purchased, and held captive until they are used for bait to train dogs. Any benefits the small group of hunters will gain from the proposed grandfathering of licenses and new licenses do not come close to approaching the harm that will be imposed on Ontario's wildlife.

For the most part, Ontarians respect the rights of foxes, coyotes, rabbits, and other urban-wild animals to an existence free from unnecessary human interference and cruelty.

The Ministry's mandate is, essentially, the protection of our natural environment - which expressly includes the protection of animals and their ecosystems. The Ministry should not be using its power to cater to a small group of hunters, to the detriment of Ontario's wildlife.

Please reconsider this proposal. We do not want it.