Toronto Bans Shark Fin

in Animal News on October 26, 2011

Toronto city council has voted to ban the sale of shark fin in the city. The ban, suggested by councillors John Parker, Glenn De Baeremaeker and Kristyn Wong-Tam, will outlaw the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins or their derivative products. The proposal passed easily – by a vote of 38 to 4.

Link: CBC News

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