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| Which is more serious, an indictable or summary offence? |
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Indictible is more serious. (trial by jury, imprisonment up to 5 years)
Summary -case heard by magistrate, max $10,000 fine/18months jail time (or both) |
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| Cause something to happen by doing it OR not doing something you should do, and knowing what the results will be |
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| Define 'bait' in terms of the criminal code |
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Definition
-Set dogs on a chained animal for sport
-Attack or torment
-Tease |
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| Define 'cattle' in terms of the criminal code |
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Definition
| Includes bovine, horse, mule, ass, pig, sheep, goat |
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| Why were cattle worth singling out at the time the Criminal Code of Canada was written? |
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Definition
| They had very high instrumental value (milk, meat) |
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| Why are animals protected, in terms of the Criminal Code of Canada |
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Definition
-because of their instrumental value
-they are considered propert
-the goal is to protect one's property |
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True or False
The Criminal Code of Canada protects animals because of their inherent value |
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Definition
False
If this were the case, ALL animals would be covered |
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| According to the Criminal Code, who is responsible for animals' welfare during transportation? |
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| What are the two main categories of offenses? |
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Definition
| Intentional Cruelty & Neglect |
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Term
True or False
The Criminal Code is against most of the current farming practices |
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Definition
False
Most farming practices are permitted under the criminal code |
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Term
| Should regulations involving farming be improved slowly or quickly? |
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Definition
| Slowly. It takes time to research different methods, their effectiveness, & update/change facilities. |
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| What are the 5 Principles of Sustainable Food Farming? (rank in order of perceived importance) |
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Definition
Food Safety
Human Health and Well Being
Economics and Food Availability
Environment
Animal Health & Well Being |
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Term
| Describe the 'Average Canadian' in respect to their views on farming |
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Definition
-no association with farming
-not interested in scientific studies on farming
-have a 'free', 'natural' & 'good old days' outlook
-love animals
-few have ever been hungry
-demand safe food
-don't want to feel guilty |
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True or False
Improvement of animal welfare in the farming industry is a constant work in progress |
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Definition
True
It is important to be optimistic in regards to this! |
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| What is one main issue with the perception of farming industry? |
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Definition
The use of machines.
-public want to see more caring towards farm animals, not 'mass production' |
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Term
True or False
The first laws on Animal Welfare were often just against doing the act in public |
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Definition
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True or False
Welfare standards do not have to be universal to be effective, in regards to animal industries |
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Definition
False
Must consider the implications of third-word countries, free trade etc. This is why progress is slow. |
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| Who directs Supernational Statute law? |
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Definition
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| What is 1 conflict in regards to animal welfare, found in the European Union treaty? |
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Definition
States "must pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals"
But also forbids restrictions to free trade |
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Term
| What concepts/processes does the Council of Europe cover? |
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Definition
| Slaughter, pets, transport, experimental animals |
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Term
True or False
The EU treaty was developed to promote democracy |
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Definition
False
The EU tends to promote free trade |
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Term
True or False
The Council of Europe promotes free trade |
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Definition
False
It was established to promote justice & democracy |
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Term
| What are the 3 main laws protecting farm animals in Canada? |
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Definition
-Criminal Code of Canada
-Health of Animals Act
-Meat Inspection Act |
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Term
| What does the Health of Animals Act do? |
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Definition
-protects livestock from contagiou disease
-allows regulations to be easily incorporated regarding treatment/transport/disposal |
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| What act do the Recommended Codes of Practice operate under? |
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Definition
| The Health of Animals Act |
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Term
| What act is concerned with the humane handling & slaughter of food animals? |
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Definition
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| What is the primary 'motto' of the meat inspection act? |
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Definition
| "All animals shall be slaughtered in a humane manner" |
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Term
True or False
Vets are free from personal liability & required to report abuse & neglect to animals |
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Definition
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True or False
The OSPCA is not authorized to inspect boarding, sales, zoos, entertainment facilities etc. |
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Definition
False
(a warrant is req'd for private premises) |
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True or False
Provincial legislation states that it is an offense to cause harm to a law enforcement animal |
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Definition
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True or False
It is not an offense to cause or permit distress to an animal |
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Definition
False
It IS an offense, under provincial legislation |
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| Other than the CCAC guidelines, what act regulated animal research & teaching in Ontario? |
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Definition
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| What two requirements must animal research meet in Ontario? |
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Definition
CCAC guidelines
Animals for Research Act |
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Term
| Who governs the Canadian Recommended Codes of Practice? What is one concern with this council? |
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Definition
National Farm Animal Care Council
(only 1 animal welfare expert, possible that improving welfare is no a priority) |
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Term
True or False
The Recommended Codes of Practice are considered laws |
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Definition
False
Codes are not law. But they can be used as evidence for prosecution under one of the laws. |
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Term
True or false
When it comes to writing codes of practice in Canada, the animal industry is not involved in the process? |
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Definition
False
The animal industry is involved |
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Term
| Are the Codes of Practice standards set at a minimum, or above minimum? Is improving standards a slow or fast process? |
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Definition
| Set a minimum, and improvement is slow as such |
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Term
| What is the problem with the code that states to avoid unnecessary mutilation? |
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Definition
| It is very open for interpretation |
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Term
True or False
Providing straw bedding reduces tail biting in swine |
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Term
Is the following a code written in terms of engineering or performance standards?:
'Do not drop chicks from a height that may result in injury' |
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| Are codes written in terms of engineering or performance standards? |
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