VICTORY: Canada's Proposed Federal Ag-Gag Law Dies in Committee
Legislation/Policy Article from All-Creatures.org

FROM LCA Last Chance for Animals
August 2021

Although Bill C-205 is no longer a threat, there are chances a similar Bill could be re-introduced after the election is held.

A proposed ag-gag law in Canada, Bill C-205, died in committee after news broke that a federal election will be held in September. LCA would like to thank all supporters who took action against Bill C-205.

Introduced by Conservative MP John Barlow, Bill C-205 was an amendment to the Health of Animals Act and sought to create a federal ag-gag law in Canada, making it illegal for whistleblowers to document truthful conditions about what animals endure on farms, in transport, and in slaughterhouses.

Bill C-205 was heavily supported by Members of Parliament (MP's) from both the Conservative and New Democratic Party (NDP).

Although Bill C-205 is no longer a threat, there are chances a similar Bill could be re-introduced after the election is held.

LCA monitors ag-gag legislation across North America and campaigns against these dangerous laws as they arise.

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