Canada Bans Keeping Whales And Dolphins In Captivity
Parliament passed the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act in a move hailed by animal rights activists. Violations are punishable by fines of up to about US$150,000.
Canada's Parliament has passed legislation banning whales, dolphins and porpoises from being bred or held in captivity â a move that was hailed by animal rights activists.
Violations are punishable by fines of up to 200,000 Canadian dollars (about $150,000).
The bill contains some exceptions: Marine mammals already held will be allowed to remain in
