I am opposed to the changes…

I am opposed to the changes regarding increasing licenses of using captured wild animals to train hunting dogs. As an Ontarian raised in a remote rural district, I have absolutely no objections to humanly hunting for sustenance. I however object strongly to using captured wild animals as bait for any sport, training or other uses. Globally, countries have acknowledged that cruelty to wildlife is not tolerated. The UK has banned fox hunting and here we are in Ontario taking a step backwards and asking for increased licenses to use wild captive animals as bait. It is barbaric. My family of hunters is ashamed and shocked this legislation is being considered in 2023! Have we become so cold blooded we no longer feel empathy for other sentient beings?