Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the government hasn't taken a formal position. I can say personally I was certainly supportive of the federal legislation that was proposed before the last election, and I personally would enjoy seeing the federal government bring that legislation back onto the table. But our government can't create a criminal offence and that is what I think is necessary in order to properly protect animals in our jurisdiction and across Canada. In terms of what we can do further, I expect that my colleague, the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, and myself will examine the current legislation and discuss whether there are ways that we need to take a look at modifying the legislation or bring forward proposals for change to strengthen it. At this point though we haven't had time to follow up on that concern. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 345-15(3): Cruel Treatment Of NWT Dogs
In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 345-15(3): Cruel Treatment Of Nwt Dogs
Question 345-15(3): Cruel Treatment Of NWT Dogs
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 8th, 2005
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