Bill C-355 — Law to Ban Sending Horses by Plane to Slaughterhouses

This proposed law wants to stop horses from being flown out of Canada to be killed for meat. Right now, some horses are put on airplanes and sent to other countries where they are slaughtered. This proposed law would make that illegal. It would also change some other existing laws to make sure this new rule works. This proposed law would affect anyone who currently exports horses by air for slaughter. This includes horse owners, transportation companies, and meat processing plants in other countries. It would also affect people who eat horse meat, as the supply from Canada could decrease. This proposed law matters because many people believe it's cruel to transport horses long distances by air just to be killed. Supporters of the proposed law think it will reduce animal suffering and improve Canada's reputation for treating animals humanely. Opponents may argue it could hurt businesses that rely on exporting horses.

This bill has not yet been published on the government website.