It’s nice to see everyone again after a long time in our ridings. I have a petition from the Animal Alliance:
“To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:
“Whereas thousands of compassionate citizens bring wildlife to authorized non-profit wildlife rehabilitation centres;
“Whereas on September 26, 2023, according to traumatized staff and volunteers of Mally’s Third Chance Raccoon Rescue and Rehabilitation centre, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry launched a massive military-style raid on the non-profit organization; and
“Whereas this is not the first time such unjustified actions have occurred; indeed in 2002, the ministry conducted a similar raid at the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre, seizing their raccoons;
“Therefore we, the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as follows:
“Explain why ministry staff conducted such a raid, if, as reported, there had been no site inspections for 18 months; and
“Transfer the raccoons seized from Mally’s Third Chance Raccoon Rescue and Rehabilitation Sanctuary to a licensed rehabilitation facility at the cost of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.”
I will send all of these petitions with our new page, Max.