Mr. Speaker, I have a petition calling upon government to strengthen the animal transportation regulations.
It is calling on the House of Commons to amend the animal transport regulations under Canada's Health of Animals Act to be consistent with the findings of the EU scientific committee on animal health and welfare; to reduce transport time for pigs, poultry, horses, calves and lambs to 8 hours, and 12 hours for cattle, sheep and goats; and to ensure adequate enforcement of the regulations.
The petitioners are asking for these amendments to be implemented quickly.