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e-5211 (Animals)
- Keywords
- Animal rights and welfare
E-petition
Initiated by Maria Rodriguez from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the House of Commons
Whereas:
- There is growing scientific consensus that animals are sentient beings who can feel pain, suffering, and emotional distress;
- The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) recognizes that all vertebrates, and likely many invertebrates, are sentient and must be treated with care and compassion;
- The European Union, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and other countries already recognize animal sentience in law;
- The province of Quebec already recognizes animal sentience in law; and
- Recognizing animal sentience in Canadian law would demonstrate our country’s commitment to animal welfare.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to amend Canadian law to recognize animals as sentient beings.
- Open for signature
- November 14, 2024, at 12:03 p.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- December 14, 2024, at 12:03 p.m. (EDT)
Only validated signatures are counted towards the total number of signatures.
| Province / Territory | Signatures |
|---|---|
| Alberta | 26 |
| British Columbia | 180 |
| Manitoba | 42 |
| New Brunswick | 4 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 2 |
| Northwest Territories | 1 |
| Nova Scotia | 13 |
| Nunavut | 1 |
| Ontario | 99 |
| Prince Edward Island | 1 |
| Quebec | 24 |
| Saskatchewan | 7 |