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25-03 - PAWS Act
BFO continues to raise with elected officials and ministry staff the serious concerns we have. These include the internal decision-making process and standard operating procedures used to make decisions about whether animals should be removed from a farm or not, how that is then executed, and what happens after animals have been removed.
We held our Queen’s Park BBQ at the end of May. We met with MPPs from all parties along with staff from Solicitor General Kerzner’s office to discuss our provincial priorities that included requesting a formal review of the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act. We also asked for the creation of a distinct and tailored system of enforcement and regulatory framework for livestock, similar to what is done in other jurisdictions.
Despite a working relationship that has been formed with the enforcement branch, BFO and many of our farm organization counterparts remain concerned with components of the current system and will continue to collaborate and lobby for changes to address industry’s concerns.
BFO will be sure to keep the local associations apprised of any developments and progress on our request.