Ontario’s livestock commodity groups, general farm organizations, and Farm & Food Care Ontario are working together to help develop the next generation of animal protection legislation to ensure a sustainable, credible and effective animal protection system going forward. These 15 farm organizations listed are committed to working with all members of the livestock industry, agencies and the Ontario government to ensure cooperation and transparency between all parties as a new animal protection act takes shape in Ontario. The livestock commodity groups and agriculture organizations presented their vision for a new Animal Protection Act at a consultation meeting with the Solicitor General’s office on April 29.
The following guiding principles and recommendations summarize our collective approach and submission to government on this important issue.