How has the Canadian government proven its commitment to the humane treatment of seals?
The Marine Mammal Regulations stipulate that seals must be killed quickly using only high-powered rifles, shotguns firing slugs, clubs or hakapiks. The regulations contain explicit requirements for how these tools are used, and for assessing the consciousness of the seal. In 2009, a number of amendments to the Marine Mammal Regulations came into force to further enhance the humaneness of the Canadian seal hunt. As a complement to detailed licence conditions, the amendments explicitly articulate Canada’s science-based, three-step process to ensure a humane kill. The updated regulations also provide clarity for others monitoring or observing the hunt, who must distinguish good practice from bad practice when it comes to animal welfare. Licensing policy requires a commercial sealer to work under an experienced sealer for two years to obtain a professional licence. In addition to the two-year apprenticeship program for new sealers, governments, industry and other stakeholders are working t
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