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Support for Shark Fin Ban
First seen: March 6, 2012
Last seen: March 6, 2012
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March 6, 2012Council
Full RecordingLetter dated February 14, 2012 from Mayor Dean Fortin, City of Victoria, Re: Support of Bill C380 - An Act to Amend the Fish Inspection Act and Fisheries Act
Council voted to support federal Bill C-380, banning shark finning and importation.
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT Council urge the Prime Minister and the Leaders of the Opposition to pass Bill C-380 in the Parliament of Canada which would prohibit the importation of shark fins to Canada and prohibit the practice of shark finning. AND THAT Council urge the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to adopt a motion in support of Bill C-380."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Heidi Rast
Graham Hill
Ron Mattson
Heidi Rast
John Rogers