The prime minister can save the Jane Goodall Act

Given Senate delay and obstruction, passing a version of Bill S-241 may rely on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government.

Bill S-241 supports the animal care, conservation, scientific, and public education work of excellent zoos that meet and maintain the highest standards, writes Sen. Marty Klyne. Unsplash photograph by Rachel Schauerman

Opinion

BY PSG SENATOR MARTY KLYNE

July 5, 2023

The Jane Goodall Act passed its first vote in the Senate on June 8, moving Canada towards establishing the world’s strongest legal protection for captive wild animals. This progress on Bill S-241 is great news for these animals, particularly for thousands of privately held...

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