Current Issues

Seals

Both Canada and Norway are challenging the EU Seal Trade Ban through the WTO
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Seals

Canada to Pursue WTO Consultations in Response to European Union’s Seal Products Ban – 28 July 09
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Seals

IFTF Statement - Rushed Seal Ban Is A Lost Opportunity For Animal Welfare – 27 July 09
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Seals

Study Is Published Showing The Record Rise In Seal Populations Could Impair The Recovery Of Scottish Cod Stocks - 24 July 09
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Black Bears

The Fur Institute of Canada wishes to affirm that:
American black bears (Ursus americanus) are abundant in Canada. Provincial, territorial, federal and international laws provide strict trade regulations to protect against unlawful trade in black bears, both within Canada and internationally.
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Seals

In many countries, including; Canada, Greenland, Namibia, Norway, Russia, South Africa and Uruguay, sealing provides essential food supplies and a rare opportunity to earn cash income for Aboriginal and coastal communities.
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