Proposed changes, C-247

The main changes C-247 would make, in plain reading order.

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C-247 Private Member’s Bill

An Act to prohibit fur farming

Sponsor: Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Member of Parliament (Beaches—East York)

Proposed changes

This enactment establishes prohibitions and offences for certain activities involving fur farming.

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Who's lobbying on it

5 organizations named this bill in their lobbying registration or in 2 reported meetings. Their own words are quoted.

The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals 2 meetings · was registered on it · latest Jun 6, 2025

“Bill C-247, An Act to prohibit fur farming, concerning the status of the Bill.”
Animal Justice was registered on it · latest Dec 15, 2024

“Bill C-247, An Act to Prohibit Fur Farming, concerning a proposal to reduce animal suffering by ending fur farming in Canada, and federal funding for fur farming.”
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (also known as Humane Canada) was registered on it · latest Nov 19, 2024

“Bill C-247, An Act to prohibit fur farming practices”
Canadian Mink Breeders Association was registered on it · latest Feb 1, 2023

“Bill C-247, An Act to prohibit fur farming, with respect to domestic industry”
Last Chance for Animals was registered on it · latest May 10, 2022

“Advocating for the passage of Bill C-247 an Act to Prohibit Fur Farming”

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