I strongly oppose the…

I strongly oppose the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s proposal to allow new licenses, and the transfer of existing licenses, for dog train and trial areas in Ontario.

I do not want my tax money to fund penned dog hunting facilities. It is cruel to the wild animals used to train dogs to hunt. Wildlife should never be taken from their natural environments and held captive by hunters. It is inhumane to use rabbits, coyotes, and foxes as bait to train dogs.

It is disgusting that we are considering new licenses for dog train and trial facilities. These facilities have no place in contemporary Canadian society. Instead of allowing new applications, the province’s existing 24 facilities should be closed immediately.