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Ontario Animal Welfare Law Goes Into Effect

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It is now law as of March 1. The provincial government says it's gone from "worst to first" and Ontario is now the only jurisdiction in Canada with special protections for law-enforcement animals like police dogs and horses. Pet owners convicted of a crime under the act can also be barred from owning any animals for life.

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House Bill to Prevent Primates as Pets

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Keeping primates as pets threatens public health and safety, as well as the welfare of the animals. 80 would not affect the transportation of animals for zoos and licensed research facilities. The Captive Primate Safety Act is bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps.

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