I urge Ontario legislators…

I urge Ontario legislators to cancel the Spring Bear Hunt completely, and to not extend and expand the pilot project instituted by the previous Liberal government. Please, do not follow the wrong-headed and callous plan laid out by a previous government led by another party. And, please note that even though the previous government callously instituted the Spring Bear Hunt pilot project that they still lost power.

When governments do so much to satisfy lobbyists that represent small groups of Ontarians, like pro-hunting lobbyists, it's no guarantee that they will win power. Most Ontarians do not hunt, nor do they support sport hunting.

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

Government's support for sport hunting might gain votes in some rural ridings, but is likely to lose support in other key ridings of our province.

Surely a modern province can develop a better tourism plan than inviting in sport hunters who enjoy killing beings who have little hope of escape. Ontario's forests belong to all of us, and not just to the businesses who profit from violence against wild animals.