Government of Canada announces new policies that support ending the captivity of whales, dolphins, and porpoises
Canadians do not want to see these sentient creatures behind glass for their entertainment, and over the past three years our government has worked to amend policies and legislation to end these practices in Canada.
- Canadians do not want to see these sentient creatures behind glass for their entertainment, and over the past three years our government has worked to amend policies and legislation to end these practices in Canada.
- Thank you to all the Canadians who participated in our online consultation process to inform and strengthen our actions going forward.
- Through these amendments, as well as our protective measures and ongoing marine conservation work, we will ensure that marine mammals can live safe and free in Canadian waters.
- "\nFisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is responsible for the conservation and protection of Canada\'s marine resources, including wild marine mammals, as set out in theMarine Mammal Regulations.