The existence of groups actively trying to eliminate meat consumption is no secret. They may hide behind issues such as water preservation, climate change, public health or animal welfare, but make no mistake — the end goal for these groups is a world in which we are all vegans. It’s tempting to dismiss these organizations […] Read more
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Fewer hunting licenses sold after trespass laws changed
Saskatchewan environment ministry says it’s too soon to know if the decline is because of the law or other factors
REGINA — Hunting licence sales for white-tailed and mule deer in Saskatchewan dropped after the province implemented its new trespass laws. Joann Skilnick, director of wildlife for the environment ministry, said the decline after the Trespass to Property Act came into force Jan. 1, 2022, was the first in years. “We recognize single year data […] 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
Sask. trespass laws take effect Jan. 1
Saskatchewan’s changes to trespassing laws finally take effect Jan. 1, 2022. The amendments that place the onus on individuals to obtain permission to be on private property were passed in 2019 but not proclaimed. The government announced this fall the Trespass to Property Amendment Act and the Trespass to Property Consequential Amendments Act would come […] Read more
Man. hopes to clarify rules about trespass
Manitoba is changing its trespassing laws to reduce confrontations between landowners and people who enter farm property. On March 10, the province unveiled amendments to the Petty Trespasses Act, the Occupiers Liability Act and the Animal Diseases Act, to bring clarity to trespassing rules and protect farms from biosecurity threats. Under the old rules, landowners […] Read more
Private bill targets barn trespassing
A Conservative private member’s bill to prevent trespassing on farms received second reading in the House of Commons last week. Bill C-205, sponsored by Foothills MP John Barlow, would make it an offence to enter, without authorization, a barn or place where animals are kept. The intent is to prevent the animals from being exposed […] Read more
New trespassing rules in Manitoba
Manitoba is changing its trespassing laws, to reduce confrontations between landowners and people who enter farm property. On March 10, the province unveiled amendments to the Petty Trespasses Act, the Occupiers Liability Act and the Animal Diseases Act, to bring clarity to trespassing rules and protect farms from biosecurity threats. Under the old rules, landowners […] Read more
Ottawa supports provincial trespass legislation
The federal government is not looking at ways to boost trespassing legislation being passed in some provinces, according to federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau. Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta have taken steps to bolster protections for livestock and other producers against trespassers and activists, and Manitoba is carrying out a public consultation on the matter. Bibeau […] Read more
Feds closely watching provincial changes to trespassing laws
The federal government is not looking at ways to boost trespassing legislation being passed in some provinces, according to Minister of Agriculture Marie-Claude Bibeau. Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta have taken steps to bolster protections for livestock and other producers against trespassers and activists, and Manitoba is carrying out a public consultation on the matter. Bibeau […] Read more
