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Summary
This bill increases the maximum penalties for cruelty to animals. Killing or poisoning cattle, dogs, birds or "other animals kept for a legal purpose" is punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and/or up to 18 months in prison.
The prison term for animal prize-fighting is up to five years.
There are other provisions mention in the bill, and the language is pretty straightforward, so check it out.
Bill History
This bill is the same as S-213 from the previous session of parliament. It was re-introduced on November 29th, 2007, and was deemed read a second time, and was sent to committee. The committee reported back on February 15th, 2008.
Debate at Report Stage - March 10th and April 4th, 2008
Report Stage recorded concurrence vote - April 9th, 2008
Third Reading recorded vote - April 9th, 2008
Royal Assent - April 17th, 2008
Related Media
- Cruelty Bill Panned by Animal Rights Groups - Kitchener-Waterloo Record