Target: Dr. Cassidy Klima, Director of Animal Health Canada
Goal: End the cruel exploitation of farmed animals and establish humane welfare standards by severing ties with industry-dominated frameworks.
The welfare of farmed animals in Canada is under threat due to the influence of industries that profit from their suffering. Animal Health Canada’s recent strategic goals to improve animal health and welfare by 2030 may be insufficient if they continue to rely on frameworks that have historically endorsed cruel practices, such as the confinement of hens in cages. Mercy For Animals highlights that the National Farm Animal Care Council has consistently failed to protect these vulnerable beings, allowing suffering and inhumane treatment to continue.
Reports indicate that industry-dominated decision-making processes have repeatedly stalled meaningful changes in animal welfare standards. These systems have fostered an environment where economic interests overshadow the urgent need for compassion and ethical treatment. The acknowledgment of a ‘One Health’ and ‘One Welfare’ approach is commendable, yet actual progress can only be achieved through genuine collaboration among legislators, animal welfare experts, and advocates dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. Animals deserve better than what has been provided under the current frameworks.
To change the trajectory of animal welfare in Canada, it is paramount for Animal Health Canada to prioritize the voices of independent animal welfare organizations and civil society. By ensuring that diverse perspectives inform policy decisions, the opportunity to create a humane future for farmed animals becomes possible. This petition demands that serious action be taken to establish humane standards, eradicate cruel confinement practices, and work relentlessly towards the genuine welfare of farmed animals.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Dr. Klima,
It has come to the attention of many concerned citizens that the welfare of farmed animals in Canada is at a critical juncture. Existing frameworks, which are primarily perceived as being driven by industry interests, have failed to protect vulnerable farmed animals, allowing cruel practices such as the confinement of hens in cages to persist. This alarming situation undermines the very purpose of animal welfare policies and puts the well-being of countless lives at risk.
As highlighted by Mercy For Animals, the current system has not only stalled necessary advancements in animal welfare but has institutionalized suffering for farmed animals. It is essential to recognize that true improvement cannot be achieved while prioritizing economic interests over ethical responsibilities. Collaboration between government, industry, and animal welfare experts must lead to requested changes that halt inhumane treatment and ensure the welfare of animals is placed front and center in all discussions and decisions.
There is a vital need for Animal Health Canada to take decisive action that reflects a profound commitment to genuine animal welfare. This involves re-evaluating the role of industry in policy-making and ensuring that animal protection measures are effective and robust. We ask that you take the necessary steps to establish humane welfare standards by severing ties with frameworks driven by economic motives. The time for change is now, and the lives of countless animals depend on it.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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