Get the facts: Newmarket bear killing
Every media outlet across Ontario has covered the topics of humane removal of wildlife, co-existence methods and government funding of such programs. Even the ultra-right-wing Toronto Sun highlighted the failures of the existing policies in an editorial cartoon.
Experts such as Mike McIntosh from Bear With Us Rehab and Sanctuary have been making the rounds as well, providing first-hand experience and analysis of behaviour to the masses. A new petition has started, calling for the government to formally review the policies and actions of the police and Ministry of Natural Resources in regards to wildlife conflict response.
We have long called for increased funding to conservation officers and appropriate training and related equipment for municipal police services to prevent this kind of tragedy from occurring. It is devastating that it took the needless slaughter of a frightened bear to get appropriate attention on this issue. Please sign the petition, write your MPP and contact your local council.
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