Madam Speaker, I present a petition. There is a scientific consensus and public acknowledgment that animals can feel pain and that all efforts should be made to prevent animal cruelty. A billion people around the world rely on animals for their livelihood. Animals are significantly affected by natural disasters and yet are seldom considered during relief efforts and emergency planning. 0ver 100 folks in my riding have signed this petition to ask the Government of Canada to support the universal declaration on animal welfare.
In the House of Commons on February 27th, 2009. See this statement in context.