March 11, 2005

Honourable John G. Bryden
Senate of Canada
463-S, Centre Block
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A4

Dear Senator Bryden:

Subject: Bill S-24

Our organizations represent those millions of Canadians for whom wise use of animals remain a way of life, and who provide important socio-economic benefits including billions of dollars annually to the Canadian economy.

We are writing to offer our congratulations and whole-hearted support for Bill S-24 (cruelty to animals amendments to the Criminal Code). We agree with the rationale you presented to your Senate colleagues when you moved second reading of Bill S-24 on February 8, 2005.

It is our collective desire that following successful passage of Bill S-24 through the Senate, that the Government of Canada would move expeditiously for its adoption by the House of Commons.

Please let us know if we can be of further assistance to you on this important matter.

Respectfully Submitted,

Alberta Fish & Game Association
British Columbia Cattlemen’s Association
Canadian Animal Health Institute/Institut Canadien de la santé animal
Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions/Association Canadien des foires et expositions
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science/ L'Association Canadienne
pour la Science des Animaux de Laboratoire
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
Canadian Sheep Federation/Canadienne du mouton
Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association
Canadian Sporting Arms and Ammunition Association
Canadians for Health Research/Les Canadiens pour la recherche médicale
Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies/Les companies de recherche
pharmaceutique du Canada
Canada Mink Breeders Association
Dairy Farmers of Canada/Les Producteurs laitiers du Canada