I want to voice my strong…

I want to voice my strong opposition to Ontario Government’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s proposed amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act to allow new licenses for dog train and trial areas in Ontario, as well as the transfer of existing licenses for the same.

Wild animals should not be trapped and removed from their natural habitats and held captive by hunters for such an immoral activity.

The use of penned wild animals as bait to train dogs to hunt is highly unethical, cruel and inhumane.

I believe that new licenses for dog train and trial facilities are a retrograde step for civilised society. These facilities have no place in Ontario or any modern society.

Instead of allowing new applications, the Ontario Government needs to take action to close the province’s existing 24 facilities with immediate effect.

I am disappointed that a supposed progressive and morally upstanding country considers this acceptable behaviour in 2023. It is repugnant and is a dark stain on Ontario, and Canada’s, domestic and international reputation.