Advocacy regarding legislative and regulatory changes regarding animal welfare.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture, Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Forestry, Health, Justice and Law Enforcement, Tourism
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Arrangement of meeting to discuss recommendations to prohibit fur farming.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Agriculture
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Arrangement of meeting with Minister Popham to review sled dog standards of care regulations, recommendation that they be updated to conform with Canadian Vet Medical Association's Kennel Code.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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Arranging a meeting and expert presentations to advocate for regulation of mobile live animal programs and updating controlled alien species regulation to equally prioritize animal welfare considerations and strengthen protections for exotic species.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment
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Arranging a meeting and expert presentations to advocate for regulation of mobile live animal programs and updating controlled alien species regulation to equally prioritize animal welfare considerations and strengthen protections for exotic species.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment
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Arranging meeting to discuss recommendations for updating sled dog standards of care to conform with Canadian Vet Medical Association's Kennel Code and updating wild and exotic animal captivity regulations to further restrict the keeping/breeding of wild and exotic animals in captivity.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Agriculture, Forestry
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Concerns regarding local production of a show that involves inhumane handling and treatment of animals, urging the Ministry to review the matter given the involvement of provincial oversight and support mechanisms.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Arts and Culture, Tourism
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Discussed Controlled Alien Species Regulations, recommendations to update the regulations to further restrict the keeping and breeding of exotic species.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Forestry
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Discussed recommendations for updating sled dog standards of care to conform with Canadian Vet Medical Association's Kennel Code and to update wild and exotic animal captivity regulations to further restrict the keeping/breeding of wild and exotic animals in captivity.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Agriculture, Forestry
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Discuss possible funding opportunities regarding lay vaccinator program in British Columbia.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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Discuss recommendations for updating BC Sled Dog Standards of Care Regulation to conform to CVMA Code of practice of canadian kennel operations
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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Email highlighting concerns around public event at Greater Vancouver Zoo during covid-19 restrictions.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Health
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Follow up to thank Ministry of WLRS staff met with to discuss CASR recommendations, request to be connected with appropriate contact at Ministry of Ag re. enforcement of PCA Act as pertains to exotic animals and regs/oversight of mobile live animal programs.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture, Conservation, Environment
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Follow up with Ministry of Tourism staff and BC Film Commission staff to thank for meeting and to share follow-up questions for staff and for other tv/film stakeholder groups to help further VHS understanding of the current framework, perspectives, potential gaps and areas of opportunity to improve protections for animals in tv/film.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Arts and Culture, Tourism
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Group letter from Vancouver Humane Society, World Animal Protection Canada, Zoocheck Canada, and Animal Justice Canada in support of UBCM resolution that recommends BC government regulate mobile live animal programs and update controlled alien species regulation to equally prioritize animal welfare considerations and prohibit the import, keeping, breeding and transport of exotic species.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment
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Inquired about status of reviewing sled dog standards of care regulations, recommendation that they be updated to conform with Canadian Vet Medical Association's Kennel Code.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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Letter and briefing note, outlining recommendations to update provincial regulations relating to wild and exotic animals in captivity to further restrict possession and breeding.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Forestry
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Letter of support regarding Ministry's decision to stop providing slot machine revenue to the horse racing industry. Letter highlights animal welfare and safety concerns related to horse racing industry.
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Gaming and Lotteries
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Letter outlining concerns around farmed animal welfare policies, in response to flooding, heat dome, wildfires. Recommendations for third party, independent oversight of farmed animal operations, with publicly-available reports and video surveillance. Recommendations around emergency planning to protect farmed animals in disasters.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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Letter outlining recommendations for a comprehensive, province-wide ban on rodenticide products.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Environment
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Letter requesting that Wildlife Act be updated to prohibit wildlife killing contests.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Forestry
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Letter seeking expansion of mink farming phase-out to apply to all fur farming and support for farmers in transitioning to other industries.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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Meeting agenda provided outlining recommendations for updating sled dog standards of care to conform with Canadian Vet Medical Association's Kennel Code and to update wild and exotic animal captivity regulations to further restrict the keeping/breeding of wild and exotic animals in captivity.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Agriculture, Forestry
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Meeting and presentation regarding exotic animals kept as pets and used in mobile live animal programs (MLAPs). Shared recommendations for strengthening the controlled alien species regulations and for regulating MLAPs.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment
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Meeting follow-up regarding recommendations for updating sled dog standards of care to conform with Canadian Vet Medical Association's Kennel Code and to update wild and exotic animal captivity regulations to further restrict the keeping/breeding of wild and exotic animals in captivity.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Agriculture, Forestry
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Meeting request and briefing note outlining recommendations to update BC wild and exotic animal regulations. Specifically, updating controlled alien species regulations to incorporate a positive list approach, further restrict keeping/breeding of exotic species and native wildlife, improve record-keeping and require emergency management plans.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Forestry
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Meeting request and briefing note outlining recommendations to update regulations relating to wild and exotic animals in captivity, to further restrict possession and breeding.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Forestry
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Meeting request and recommendations to update to BC Sled Dog Standards of Care Regulation to conform to Canadian Vet Medical Association Code of practice of canadian kennel operations.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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Meeting request to discuss recommendations for updating sled dog standards of care to conform with Canadian Vet Medical Association's Kennel Code and to update wild and exotic animal captivity regulations to further restrict the keeping/breeding of wild and exotic animals in captivity.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Agriculture, Forestry
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Meeting to discuss recommendations for a comprehensive, province-wide ban on rodenticide products.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Environment
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Meeting to discuss recommendations to prohibit fur farming.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Agriculture
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Meeting to discuss Rodenticide Action Plan and recommendations for a comprehensive rodenticide ban.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Environment
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Meeting with Ministry of Tourism/Creative Sector Branch staff and BC Film Commission staff to discuss and understand current framework and stakeholders related to the use and safety of animals in tv and film.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Arts and Culture, Tourism
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Policy and regulation recommendations in support of stronger protections for farmed, wild and exotic animals; animals in captivity; and animals in entertainment. Recommendations around government funding of activities and events that compromise animal welfare and safety.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture, Conservation, Environment, Tourism
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Recommendations for protecting grizzly bears through the grizzly bear stewardship framework.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Forestry
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Recommendations for updating the Controlled Alien Species regulations, to implement a positive list approach. Petition to improve wildlife trade regulation to address threat of zoonotic disease.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Forestry
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Request to be included in stakeholder consultation for farmed animal welfare framework review; ask that review consider consistent farm audits and publicly available findings.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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Request to be included in stakeholder consultation for farmed animal welfare framework review; ask that review consider consistent farm audits and publicly available findings. Also shared recommendations for updating sled dog standards of care to conform with Canadian Vet Medical Association's Kennel Code.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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Shared a briefing note outlining opportunities to support plant-based food production, purchasing and procurement at the provincial level.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture, Environment
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Shared a briefing note outlining recommendations for a comprehensive rodenticide ban.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Environment
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Shared concerns around government funding assistance to rodeos, noted animal welfare issues around specific rodeo events.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Tourism
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Shared concerns around government funding assistance to rodeos, noted animal welfare issues around specific rodeo events and lack of legal protections for animals used in rodeo events.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture, Tourism
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Shared information regarding recommendations for province to prohibit fur farming.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Agriculture
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Shared policy recommendations regarding Controlled Alien Species Regulations review, to prohibit keeping/breeding exotic species for permanent captivity; farmed animal welfare framework review and need for farm audits, publicly available findings of audits; and an update to BC sled dog standards of practice, to align with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association's Kennel Code.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture, Forestry
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Shared recommendations for updating sled dog standards of care to conform with Canadian Vet Medical Association's Kennel Code and to update wild and exotic animal captivity regulations to further restrict the keeping/breeding of wild and exotic animals in captivity.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Agriculture, Forestry
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Submission regarding proposed exotic cat ban and recommendations for stronger overall exotic pet regulations.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment
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Support for UBCM resolution that urges BC government to regulate mobile live animal programs and update controlled alien species regulation to equally prioritize animal welfare considerations and prohibit the import, keeping, breeding and transport of exotic species.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment
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Support for UBCM resolution that would ask BC government to regulate mobile live animal programs and update controlled alien species regulation to equally prioritize animal welfare considerations and prohibit the import, keeping, breeding and transport of exotic species.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment
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Support for Union of BC Municipalities resolution that would ask BC government to regulate mobile live animal programs and update controlled alien species regulation to equally prioritize animal welfare considerations and prohibit the import, keeping, breeding and transport of exotic species.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Environment
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Urging action regarding farmed animal welfare framework review and advisory committee recommendations. Implementing stronger protections for farmed animals.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Agriculture
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