Final House of Commons vote to ban horse exports for slaughter

Photos: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition

Each month, gentle draft horses are packed into crowded crates and shipped on cargo planes from Canadian airports to be slaughtered for meat.
Horses can legally go up to 28 hours without food, water, or rest.
Flights have resulted in injuries and death.
Bill C-355, which aims to ban the export of horses for slaughter, recently passed the Agriculture Committee and will move to its final vote in the House of Commons before going to the Senate.

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Horses are suffering in Canada’s cruel live horse export industry, and Canadians are demanding change.

In 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directed the Minister of Agriculture to ban the live export of horses for slaughter. Finally, in 2023, two bills were introduced to end the inhumane practice.

One of those bills, Bill C-355, has now passed the Agriculture Committee and will move onto its third and final reading and vote at the House of Commons.

Although only 22% of Canadians agree with the live export of horses, 43% of MPs voted NO to banning the practice at the bill’s previous reading. It is vital that we ensure decision-makers know that the well-being of horses is a priority for Canadians.

See how your MP voted previously and use the quick action on this page to ask your MP to vote YES to Bill C-355!