I object to the proposed…

I object to the proposed change to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 and appeal for its withdrawal.

The proposed change is tailored to serve a small segment of the population whose moral priorities apparently disregard the right of wild animals to fend for themselves in natural environment, which Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act is allegedly designed to uphold.
Our knowledge of animal biology and subsequently social norms regarding our treatment of animals have evolved dramatically over the last several decades and should be reflected in legislation. The Ontario government must have been aware of this already 30 years ago, while the current proposal seems to be completely ignoring the social and scientific context, opting instead to go back in time as if nothing changed.

The legal protection of animal wellbeing in Ontario and in Canada as a whole falls glaringly behind other nations, which is a source of desperation for many people who care. The proposed change to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act is a direct and disturbing example.