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June 8, 2015
Quebec Government Proposes New Law to Protect Animals
A bill introduced last week into the National Assembly would overhaul Quebec's approach to animal protection. Humane Society International/Canada welcomed the proposed law, Bill 54, and other changes aimed at improving animal welfare standards in Quebec.
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June 4, 2015
European Parliament Committee Votes to Strengthen EU Ban on Seal Product Trade
HSI commended the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee for rejecting amendments that would have reintroduced a controversial exemption for products of so-called Marine Resource Management hunts (seal culls).
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May 21, 2015
Animals Receive Much-Needed Veterinary Services in Quebec First Nations Community
Humane Society International/Canada assisted Chiots Nordiques in completing a mass sterilization clinic for stray and roaming dogs this week on the First Nations reserve of Manawan (Quebec).
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May 21, 2015
Des animaux reçoivent des services vétérinaires essentiels dans une communauté des Premières Nations au Québec
Cette semaine, une clinique de stérilisation de masse pour les chiens errants a été installée à Manawan (Québec), une réserve des Premières Nations. Humane Society International/Canada a aidé Chiots Nordiques à fournir ces services.
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April 28, 2015
Town of Mount Royal Prohibits Pet Sales in Pet Stores
HSI/Canada welcomed the announcement from the Town of Mount Royal, a borough of Montreal, that it will restrict the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in an effort to combat pet overpopulation and substandard breeding operations.
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April 28, 2015
Ville de Mont-Royal interdit la vente de certains animaux de compagnie en animalerie
HSI/Canada a salué la décision de la Ville de Mont-Royal, un arrondissement de la Ville de Montréal, de restreindre la vente de chiens, de chats et de lapins afin de combattre la surpopulation animale ainsi que les élevages irresponsables.
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April 22, 2015
Government Waste Persists with Pointless Commercial Seal Hunt Subsidies
HSI/Canada condemned the Harper government for providing millions of tax dollars in the 2015 federal budget "to help secure new market access for Canadian seal products."
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April 17, 2015
Buyout for Sealers Urged as Sealing Organization Struggles
Humane Society International/Canada calls on the Canadian government to invest in viable economic alternatives for sealers following an announcement today by the Canadian Sealers Association that the organization will scale back and restructure in light of financial challenges.
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April 15, 2015
Government Sealing Industry "Investment" is a Sham
HSI/Canada reacted to the announcement from Carino Processing Ltd, Canada's top buyer of sealskins, that it will not purchase seal fur in 2015 and is refusing $1 million in financing offered by the Newfoundland government.
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April 14, 2015
HSI/Canada Partners with LUSH Cosmetics to Celebrate Animal Rescue Team During National Volunteer Week
As National Volunteer Week gets underway, Humane Society International/Canada is working with LUSH Cosmetics in celebrating the many hard-working, dedicated volunteers who help rescue neglected and abused animals on a daily basis.
