e-1580 (Cruelty to animals)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons
- Everyday organizations across the country work hard to rescue animals from suffering at the hands of their abusers;
- There's no system in place in communicating individuals not suitable to own animals, potentially putting more animals at risk;
- A public database would allow citizens and rescue shelters to verify they won't be placing an animal with an animal abuser;
- People who are guilty of violent crimes often have a history of animal abuse;
- Documented studies show there is a link between animal abuse and other violence (child abuse, murder, etc);
- As many offenders move, an online registry of animal abusers would be useful for tracking purposes;
- People involved in animal fighting rings, puppy mills, and hoarding animals (which could lead to abuse and neglect) would be easily tracked with an online registry;
- Canada has Child Abuse and Sex Offender Registries, but not an animal abuse registry;
- A database would be helpful to serve as a warning of potentially committing future crimes; and
- Animal abuse happens. We need too address it, stop it and hold abusers accountable.
- Open for signature
- March 13, 2018, at 4:07 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- July 11, 2018, at 4:07 p.m. (EDT)
- Presented to the House of Commons
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Elizabeth May
(Saanich—Gulf Islands)
November 19, 2018 (Petition No. 421-02918) - Government response tabled
- January 28, 2019
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.
Province / Territory | Signatures |
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Alberta | 231 |
British Columbia | 258 |
Manitoba | 760 |
New Brunswick | 27 |
Newfoundland and Labrador | 2 |
Northwest Territories | 1 |
Nova Scotia | 36 |
Nunavut | 6 |
Ontario | 881 |
Prince Edward Island | 9 |
Quebec | 127 |
Saskatchewan | 35 |