Ban live export of horses

AI summary

Petitioners ask the Government of Canada, through the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture, to amend the Health of Animals Regulations to ban the live export of horses for slaughter. They say horses continue to be exported live for slaughter, often after long journeys and in conditions the petition describes as inhumane, and that Canadians increasingly want stronger animal-welfare protections. No government response is included in the petition.

AI summaries describe petitioners’ requests and claims. Consult the official record for the full text.

Official petition

Petition to the Government of Canada, addressed to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture WHEREAS Horses continue to be exported live from Canada for slaughter, often enduring long journeys and inhumane conditions. Canadians are increasingly concerned about the welfare of animals and demand regulatory protections. The Health of Animals Regulations currently allow the export of live horses for slaughter, leaving them vulnerable to suffering. Amending the Health of Animals Regulations to ban live horse exports would align Canada with public concern for animal welfare. We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada, through the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture, to: Ban the live export of horses for slaughter by amending the Health of Animals Regulations to prohibit this practice.

Government response

No government response is available yet.