Bill Detail
An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts
BillC-355
Session44-1
StageSecond reading (Senate)
Introduced2023-09-19
Proposed byTim Louis
This enactment prohibits the export by air from Canada of live horses for the purpose of being slaughtered or fattened for slaughter.
✦ AI Summary
Bill C-355 proposes to ban the export of live horses from Canada by air if they are intended for slaughter or to be fattened for slaughter. This bill aims to address concerns about the welfare of horses during long air journeys, where they can experience significant stress and risk of injury due to cramped conditions and their natural flight-or-fight response. The legislation affects anyone involved in exporting horses by air for these purposes.
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Legislative Timeline
2023-09-19
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes to prohibit air export of horses for slaughter.
Current
Second reading (Senate)
✦ AIDeclaration requirement clarified; redundant text deleted.
Votes
Vote #: 622
Date: 2024-01-31
Result: Passed
Yes: 181
No: 137
Paired: 2
Yes / No Ratio
Yes56.9%
No43.1%
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |