If passed as amended, Bill C-275 would no longer apply only to trespassers but also to anyone entering a livestock facility
UPDATED – October 30, 2024 – 1500 hrs CST – REGINA — Alberta Conservative MP John Barlow said the essence of his biosecurity bill remains even though a Senate committee amended it last week. The Senate agriculture committee changed Bill C-275 during clause-by-clause consideration to apply to anyone entering a barn or livestock facility rather […] Read moreTag Archives Bill C-275
Biosecurity bill C-275 amended in Senate
Glacier FarmMedia – A bill drafted to protect livestock farms from intruders who might spread disease was amended in the Senate yesterday to include anyone who doesn’t respect biosecurity protocol. “The amendment will make sure that everybody that is on a farm and enters a building or an enclosed place will have to take the […] Read more
Senators told biosecurity bill is really about trespassing
REGINA — Witnesses at last week’s Senate agriculture committee meetings said a bill purporting to be about biosecurity is not about biosecurity at all. Bill C-275 would amend the Health of Animals Act and make it illegal for anyone to unlawfully enter a barn or building where livestock are kept. The private member’s bill was […] Read more
Biosecurity bill draws questions from Senate ag committee
Some senators said the bill should cover everyone who enters a livestock operation because anyone can pose a biosecurity threat
REGINA — Senate scrutiny has begun on Bill C-275, the private member’s bill to amend the Health of Animals Act, which would increase fines for those who unlawfully enter livestock barns and processing facilities. But some senators suggested it should apply to everyone who could potentially threaten biosecurity. The bill was ushered through Parliament by […] Read more
Animal health biosecurity bill makes way to Senate
REGINA — A private member’s bill to amend the Health of Animals Act has received third reading and gone to the Senate. Agriculture critic John Barlow’s bill, C-275, addresses biosecurity on farms and was passed by a 278-36 vote Nov. 29. During third reading debate a week earlier, Charlottetown Liberal MP Sean Casey said making […] Read more
Biosecurity bill takes another step
An amended version of the bill to fine barn trespassers has gone back to the House of Commons. The standing agriculture committee approved Bill C-275, which amends the Health of Animals Act, after clause-by-clause debate Oct. 16. John Barlow, opposition agriculture critic and committee vice-chair, sponsored the bill. He was pleased to see the bill […] Read more
Ag committee studies federal trespasser bill
Agriculture critic John Barlow’s private member’s bill to fine trespassers who enter barns or properties where animals are kept is now under scrutiny at the House of Commons’ agriculture committee. Bill C-275 would amend the Health of Animals Act. “Simply put, this enactment would apply existing penalties within the act to people who trespass on […] Read more
