An important milestone reached thanks to your support!
Thanks to all those who signed our letter to the Senators, Bill S-15, to end the captivity of elephants and great apes, has passed the Senate. This represents a historic step towards better protection for wild and exotic animals kept in captivity.
However, to become law, the bill must still be passed by the House of Commons, which cannot happen now that Parliament has been prorogued since January 6, 2025.
There are an estimated 1.5 million privately owned exotic animals in Canada, including around 30 great apes, nearly 4,000 big cats and over 20 elephants. These animals are intelligent, sentient beings with complex social, psychological, physical and environmental needs, and they do not belong in captivity.
You can count on us to continue the fight on their behalf as soon as Parliament resumes sitting.
Such changes cannot be achieved without your participation. By signing the letters addressed to your political representatives, you’re speaking out for animals and helping to create a better world for them.
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