LIE: IN CANADA, HORSES ARE NOT BRED FOR SLAUGHTER!
Every year, thousands of beautiful horses are shipped from Alberta to Japan alive to then face horrific slaughter – all for human consumption.
But before they face a most an unimaginable death, they must first face a cruel, inhumane journey to their deaths:
- Crammed into wooden shipping crates for sometimes over 28 hours
- no access to food, water or veterinary care
- documented cases show horse dead on arrival, collapsing upon arrival or severely injured on arrival
In 2021, the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau made a firm commitment to Canadians – that he would stop this inhumane practice. But he lied, as is Prime Minister Mark Carney.
In Canadian Parliament, Bill C-355 languished then died an orchestrated death In the Senate thanks mostly to Senator Rob Black who used procedural delays to “run out the clock” on the bill.
https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/C-355/third-reading
Canadian animal rights advocate ANIMAL JUSTICE has been fighting to stop these inhumane shipments for multiple years now. They have uncovered that most of these shipments unlawfully surpass Canada’s legal time limit for transport, which is already a gruelling 28 hours without any food, water, and rest.
The Canadian government’s records significantly downplay the risks associated with this industry by failing to document the true time these horses are in transit, as well as how many horses are injured and die because of the shipments. Part of the failure in reporting is due to Canadian records failing to account for deaths, injuries, and illness discovered after horses are unloaded from planes in Japan. But even injuries, falls, and deaths occurring during these flights often appear to go unreported to the CFIA.
Furthermore, we must strive to raise awareness about the importance of animal welfare and consider the responsibility we bear in protecting these living beings. It is essential to urge our policymakers to take action towards curbing such practices and promote kindness towards all animals.
Please contact lawmakers in the Senate and ask them to help re-introduce this Bill and PASS IT!
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