The federal government has effectively shelved a bill meant to phase out the captivity and import and export of elephants and great apes in Canada. Some animal advocates suspect it has to do with the government's current preoccupation with the tariff war and other economic issues.
Canada shelves pledge to phase out captivity of elephants and great apes
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CBC - Top StoriesBy Lisa Xing
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The federal government has effectively shelved a bill meant to phase out the captivity and import and export of elephants and great apes in Canada. Some animal advocates suspect it has to do with the government's current preoccupation with the tariff war and other economic issues.
Key Takeaways
- Canada shelves pledge to phase out captivity of elephants and great apes.
- The federal government has effectively shelved a bill meant to phase out the captivity and import and export of elephants and great apes in Canada.
- Some animal advocates suspect it has to do with the government's current preoccupation with the tariff war and other economic issues.
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