Urge your MP to support Bill C-293: the Pandemic Prevention Preparedness Act

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on all of us, causing loss of life, economic disruption, and making it harder for people to live their daily lives. In fact, it's estimated that the pandemic will cost the global economy trillions of dollars by 2024. 

Many pandemics, including COVID-19, have their origins in zoonotic diseases, which are caused by pathogens that are transmitted from animals to humans. The wildlife trade, which is a major contributor to pandemic risk, often involves cruelty and exploitation of animals. By supporting Bill C-293, we can work to reduce the risk of future pandemics and help to protect animals from suffering. 

Bill C-293, the Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act, would require would require the Federal government to create a pandemic prevention and preparedness plan that addresses the root causes of pandemic risk:

• The bill specifically mentions live animal (wildlife) markets, the commercial wildlife trade, industrial animal agriculture, and deforestation as top pandemic drivers.
• Additionally, it mentions the importance of adopting a One Health approach which includes animal welfare to mitigate pandemic risk and impact.

Preventing the next zoonotic disease outbreak could cost as little as 2% of the economic costs of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and save countless lives. 

Act now!

Send an email to your Member of Parliament (MP), urging them to pass Bill C-293 to committee. Fill out the form to get started. Based on your postal code, we'll match you with your MP and provide you with a template email to send.

Photo: Lovebirds at a bird market ready for shipment to pet stores. DnDavis/Shutterstock

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