June 13, 2007 - The District of North Saanich moves towards becoming a cage-free community
On June 4th, the District of North Saanich on Vancouver Island voted to support the Chicken Out! Project's initiative to end the use of battery cages for egg-laying hens.
The following is the exciting step made by this small, but progressive municipality (taken from the minutes of the June 4th council meeting):
(a) Cage-Free Eggs
Councillor Scoones expressed support in principle for the concept of cage-free eggs and suggested that the public be consulted prior to implementing the requests put forward by the Vancouver Humane Society. Councillor Green suggested that this be referred to the future Agricultural Advisory Commission for further review.
MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR SCOONES
SECONDED: COUNCILLOR CHANDLER
227 That the letter dated May 4, 2007 from the Vancouver Humane Society requesting Council’s support of cage-free eggs be received, and that:
- the Vancouver Humane Society be advised that the District of North Saanich supports the concept of cage-free eggs in principle;
- the issue be referred to the future Agricultural Advisory Commission for review and recommendation;
- the District of North Saanich prepare a proclamation encouraging local egg using businesses to use only eggs from cage-free hens; and,
- letters of support be sent to MP Gary Lunn, the local MLA’s, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and the Minister of Industry.
CARRIED
