- A proposed bill to ban the captivity and breeding of elephants and great apes in Canada could cost up to $8 million over five years, mainly for a new tracking system.
- The government calls the cost estimate speculative since the legislation has not yet passed.
- Debate continues on the necessity and impact of the bill
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Ottawa Dismisses $8-Million Cost Estimate for Animal Captivity Bill as Speculative
Aug 09, 2024 Share