Mr. Speaker, my last petition is a large one. It concerns a universal declaration on animal welfare.
Given the recent controversy around the Toronto Humane Society and that animals can feel pain and suffer, we should make all efforts to prevent animal cruelty and reduce animal suffering. Over a billion people around the world rely on animals for their livelihoods. Many others rely on animals for companionship. Half of Canadians have a pet.
Therefore, they petition the Government of Canada to support a universal declaration on animal welfare.