Ban live horse exports
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to amend the Health of Animals Regulations to ban the live export of horses for slaughter.
Why we would sign this petition
- It would end the live export of horses for slaughter, addressing petitioners' concerns about long journeys and inhumane transport.
- It would align the Health of Animals Regulations with growing public concern for animal welfare.
- A regulatory amendment would create a clear, enforceable prohibition under federal rules.
Why we wouldn’t sign this petition
- It could cause economic hardship for horse owners and businesses that rely on export markets.
- A blanket ban might produce unintended effects, such as shifting trade to jurisdictions with weaker protections.
- Stakeholders may prefer improving welfare and transport standards or a phased approach rather than an immediate prohibition.
The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.
Official petition
Petition to the Government of Canada, addressed to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture WHEREAS Horses continue to be exported live from Canada for slaughter, often enduring long journeys and inhumane conditions. Canadians are increasingly concerned about the welfare of animals and demand regulatory protections. The Health of Animals Regulations currently allow the export of live horses for slaughter, leaving them vulnerable to suffering. Amending the Health of Animals Regulations to ban live horse exports would align Canada with public concern for animal welfare. We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada, through the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture, to: Ban the live export of horses for slaughter by amending the Health of Animals Regulations to prohibit this practice.
Government response
No government response is available yet.