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Bill C-349

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 21, 2023
National Strategy for the Eradication of Rabies Act
  • This bill establishes September 28th as National Rabies Awareness Day in Canada and requires the development of a national strategy to combat the spread of rabies in domesticated animals, particularly in rural and remote areas where access to veterinary services is limited. The strategy must include measures to improve access to vaccines and testing, establish vaccination programs, enhance surveillance capabilities, support community-led initiatives to reduce the spread of rabies, study non-surgical contraception methods, and monitor international developments in rabies treatment and prevention. Within two years of the bill passing, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food must prepare and table a report outlining the national strategy, as well as undertake a review of the strategy within two years of the report being tabled. The strategy must be developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders and a One Health approach that consid
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • There are multiple reasons why Bill C-349, the National Strategy for the Eradication of Rabies Act, is necessary in Canada. Firstly, rabies is a public health issue that can be deadly to both humans and animals. By designating a National Rabies Awareness Day and developing a national strategy for combating rabies, the government can create greater awareness and provide better access to rabies testing, vaccination, prevention, and treatment. Secondly, northern, remote, and rural regions of Canada lack access to veterinary services, making them particularly vulnerable to rabies. By providing a national strategy, the government can create necessary infrastructure and provide education campaigns to promote greater animal health and prevention. Lastly, the national strategy can combat rabies in domesticated canine and other animal populations, which can be particularly severe in indigenous communities. Therefore, Bill C-349 is a necessary st

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Some may argue that designating a National Rabies Awareness Day and developing a national strategy for combating rabies in Canada is unnecessary. They might argue that most Canadians are already aware of the dangers of rabies and how to prevent it. Additionally, they might argue that it is up to individual pet owners to vaccinate their pets against rabies and monitor their behavior around wild animals. Furthermore, some may argue that it is not the role of the government to get involved in the management of domesticated animal populations in northern, remote, and rural areas of Canada. They might argue that this responsibility should fall on the local communities and their governments. Finally, opponents of this bill might argue that the cost of developing and implementing a national strategy for combating rabies in Canada outweighs the potential benefits.
House Second Reading
  • June 21, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • In Progress
  • Read
House First Reading
  • June 21, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed