CFIA to Proceed with Ostrich Cull after Supreme Court Appeal Denied
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced it will proceed with a full cull of hundreds of ostriches at a farm in British Columbia. This decision follows the farm owners' failed attempt to have their case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.
Background
The agency’s move comes after the highest court refused to accept an appeal, effectively allowing the cull to move forward without further legal obstacles.
Official Statement
The CFIA confirmed it will continue with "a complete cull of hundreds of ostriches" after the Supreme Court declined to hear the case.
Context and Contact Information
- The situation has been covered extensively by Canadian Press news services.
- The Lethbridge Herald office can be reached at 504 - 7th Street South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 3Z7.
- Phone: (403) 328-4411 | Fax: (403) 328-4536
- For advertising inquiries, call (403) 328-4410.
The CFIA's enforcement of the cull reflects its regulatory authority following judicial review.
Summary: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is set to carry out a mass ostrich cull in British Columbia after the Supreme Court of Canada denied the owners' appeal, ending the legal challenge.