OFA provided comments to the Ministry of the solicitor General regarding Shelter Standards for Service Providers Housing Animals in the Care of Animal Welfare Services.
OFA appreciates the comprehensive nature of the Shelter Standards, and the inclusion of biosecurity measures, proper facilities, and the recognition of NFACC Codes of Practice and CFIA requirements.
OFA believes the Shelter Standards emphasize the need to distinguish commercial animals/livestock from companion animals in legislation or regulation to ensure appropriate policies, care, and cost management. Considering this distinction, OFA has raised some concerns will how impractical some of the standards could be when applied to commercial livestock.