What can you do to help? From MP Mark Holland's Site

 http://markholland.ca/issues/animals.htm  http://www.markholland.ca/index.html

Mark speaks in the House against S-203, Mar 10/08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnKmECGxnSs

Many Canadians have asked how they can help to pass effective animal cruelty legislation. There are a number of things you can do, but the most helpful is to write to your Member of Parliament, Senators, and Justice Minister Rob Nicholson. We would like MPs and Senators to do the following:

• Indicate that they wish to join an all-party team of MPs and Senators in support of the general principles of C-373.

• Indicate that they oppose Bill S-213, the bill introduced by Senator John G. Bryden, which is inadequate and is a diversionary tactic.

• Urge the government to introduce a government bill based on C-373.

For more information, including how to contact your MP, Senators and Minister Nicholson, please click here.

Selected Statements by Mark Holland:

• News release: House debates animal cruelty bill that keeps protections for abusers (February 25, 2007)

• News release: Holland launches campaign for animal cruelty bill (October 30, 2006)

• Copy of Bill C-373 (pdf)

• Mark introduces Bill C-373 at first reading, October 30, 2006

• Mark's statement in the House of Commons, October 23, 2006

• Mark's statement in the House of Commons, September 29, 2005

• Mark Holland Update: Cruelty to animals law must be priority (Aug. 2005 - pdf)

• Mark Holland Update: Holland urges passage of animal cruelty bill (Aug. 2005 - pdf)

• Canada needs tougher laws to protect animals from abuse, (Op-ed, Ottawa Citizen, Aug. 18, 2005)

• Question to Justice Minister Cotler, November 23, 2004

Background:

• Comparison of C-373 and S-213 (pdf)

• Comparison of C-373 and S-213 (Canadian Federation of Humane Societies)

• CFHS commends MP Holland for his efforts to push animal cruelty legislation

• Timeline: How a bill became a 7-year political football

• News Release: Introduction of Bill C-50 (38th Parliament)
• Backgrounder: Introduction of Bill C-50 (38th Parliament)
• Library of Parliament background information about Bill C-50
• Library of Parliament Legislative Summary (pdf)

Other Animal Cruelty Links and Information:

(These are links to other organizations and groups concerned about animal cruelty. They have been included because their information may be of interest. Inclusion does not necessarily indicate they are endorsed by MP Mark Holland).

• Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
• International Fund for Animal Welfare
• Canadian Pets & Animals Magazine
• Brigadier's Law
• Stop Animal Cruelty Bill C-373 (MSN group)
• Stop Animal Cruelty with Bill C-373 (Facebook group - account required)
• Queen Waldorf Fights Back