I firmly reject the Ministry…

I firmly reject the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s proposal to allow new licenses and the transfer of licenses for train and trial areas in Ontario. I find it preposterous that this is even being considered in this day and age.

Wildlife should never be taken from their natural environments and held captive by anyone for any reason that does not directly benefit that animal. It’s especially cruel to use any wild animals as pawns for hunters to train dogs and hold competitions. It's akin to 'bear baiting' and other horrific practices that have been outlawed.

Opening applications for train and trial spaces after 25 years is a massive step backward into the past. These facilities have no place in Ontario or anywhere else for that matter.

The province’s existing 24 facilities should to be closed immediately or at the very least, allowed to disappear by attrition.