Keeping whales and dolphins in captivity becoming obsolete

Bill S-203 is 'groundbreaking legislation' that would protect whales, dolphins, and porpoises from a 'lifetime of deprivation in captivity,' and position Canada as a global leader in whale and dolphin protection, writes Camille Labchuk.

A bill currently under consideration by the Senate, S-203, would bar whale and dolphin captivity across Canada. Photograph courtesy of Christopher Michel

Opinion

BY CAMILLE LABCHUK

October 23, 2017

Keeping whales and dolphins in captivity is rapidly becoming obsolete around the world, and Canada is no exception. The Senate Fisheries Committee is currently studying Bill S-203, groundbreaking legislation that would protect whales, dolphins, and porpoises from a lifetime of deprivation in captivi...

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