The Ontario decision to…

The Ontario decision to issue hunting permits to kill vast numbers of Double -Crested Cormorants in Ontario is barbaric, with a concept and justification that is both flawed and mis-informed.

Our wildlife is already stressed with the environmental pressures put on it by our encroachment and pollution, we need to be protecting not destroying these birds.

Canada is perceived by the world as a progressive, caring and thoughtful country. This action to exterminate this species is exactly the opposite: It is regressive, indecent and ignorant.

This government should be ashamed of this move. It will pay a price in the next election.