e-1135 (Use of animals in research)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Minister of Justice
- Canada is the only G8 country without federal government inspectors with the power to enforce rules governing animal treatment in testing and research labs;
- Canada has instead the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) — a body which can only investigate complaints with the co-operation of the research labs, and has never removed certification from any facility, no matter how egregious its violations;
- The CCAC is also only responsible for publicly funded organizations, leaving animals held at privately held labs, suppliers and teaching facilities completely unprotected; and
- Until the harmful use of animals in research and testing is eliminated, it is our responsibility to protect these animals from egregious cruelty.
- Open for signature
- September 21, 2017, at 4:28 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- January 19, 2018, at 4:28 p.m. (EDT)
- Presented to the House of Commons
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Elizabeth May
(Saanich—Gulf Islands)
March 20, 2018 (Petition No. 421-02168) - Government response tabled
- May 3, 2018
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.
Province / Territory | Signatures |
---|---|
Alberta | 266 |
British Columbia | 2016 |
Manitoba | 94 |
New Brunswick | 31 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 26 |
Northwest Territories | 3 |
Nova Scotia | 77 |
Nunavut | 1 |
Ontario | 802 |
Prince Edward Island | 13 |
Quebec | 362 |
Saskatchewan | 28 |
Yukon | 5 |