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Bill C‑16, the Protecting Victims Act, has received Royal Assent, strengthening protections for animals harmed as part of interpersonal violence. The legislation will make it a crime to share animal sexual abuse images and recognize that harming or threatening animals is often used to control and intimidate people in situations of abuse.

This milestone reflects years of advocacy led by Humane Canada, alongside the voices of supporters across the country. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who spoke up and helped make this change possible.

This is a meaningful step forward, and we will continue working to ensure these protections make a real difference for animals and people.