Belugus of Marinland is at risk of action on each other at the risk of getting euthanasia as Ottawa, Ontario
Federal and Ontario governments are urging each other to help 30 Belugas in Marinland, who threatened to erupt the whale if the park does not receive emergency funds from Ottawa.
Premier Doug Ford said on Tuesday that the federal government should reconsider its position, refusing to refuse the Niagara Falls Amusement Park permit.
Last week, Federal Fisheries Minister Joan Thompson said he allowed whale to issue permits to move to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom as she did not want to subdue them to future performance in captivity in captivity, which is in line with a law passed in 2019. He repeated the stand on Monday. Addressing reporters at Queen Park in Toronto.
Marinland had said that it was quickly running out of money and the federal government was asked for a infusion of emergency cash to help the whale feed and care – otherwise, Belugus would be given euthanasia.
Marinland also asked Thompson to help find a new suite for a whale. The company has said that there are no other viable options for Chimelong that can carry animals.
This gave the federal government to respond by Tuesday. Ottawa said the request was unfair, after which Marinland indicated in a statement that he was working with the province on a solution, although there was no immediate comment from the provincial authorities.
Ford had earlier stated that it was a federal responsibility to allow the whale to move.
The department of fisheries and oceans has denied the request of Marinland Canada to export Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Theme Park to its 30 remaining Beluga whales in China. The decision has been aligned with rules to protect marine mammals from exploitation.
Twenty Whale -19 Belugus and a killer whale – have died in Marinland since 2019. Currently, 30 are in Beluga Park, male in one pool and female in another. Four dolphins, and many seals and sea lions also remain, as complement of the park bears and deer.
Marineland has not been opened to the public since the end of summer in 2024 and has started selling its ride. This is for sale since the beginning of 2023, although no buyer has come forward. Animals on the site are a barrier to its sale.
Ottawa denied Marinland Emergency Fund
Thompson said in a letter sent to Marinland on Monday night that Ottawa would not get him out of the emergency fund.
The fisheries minister wrote, “The fact is that Marinland has not planned for a viable option despite increasing these whales in captivity for many years.
Thompson said that Ontario is to play the role of the government as the animal welfare is in the provincial realm.
She urged Marinland to come up with a new plan and said that she would quickly consider any proposal.
“At this point, you have only brought out a proposal, which means that life continues in captivity, in further risks
Transport, especially at this distance, and significantly, return to public entertainment for these whales, “Thompson wrote.
“To repeat, I am open to export permit applications and urge Marinland to work in harmony.”
Animal rights workers demand action
While Marinland has been the goal of animal rights activists over the years, it is reported that Belugas has now increased the risk, making them more vocal.
The World Animal Protection Canada, for one, is calling on the provincial government to intervene and to prevent its death.
Wildlife Campaign Manager Erin Ryan with the organization first “it is morally condemnable” to take the Canadian government hostage “for Marinland” which is an essential decision. “
The euthanasia should not be seen as a cost-saving measure, Ryan said.
“This should only be seen as an alternative when independent veterinary assessment states that it is in the best interest of animals.”
Ryan said that his animal advocacy organization has been calling for the years for Marinland, and Ontario and federal governments to bring experts and stakeholders together to talk about the best plan for animals.
Ryan Nova is calling Ottawa and Ontario to work with the Skotia government as part of the efforts to help create a whale sanctuary on the eastern coast of Scotia. However, plans for the project Has stoppedAlthough the website for Whale sanctuary project Marineland is being updated with the news of Belugas.
Another option, Ryan said, Ontario will now have to seize Belugus under the Pavs Act and animal care.
“But it is important to note that Marinland will not be kept financially from hooks. We should make them financially accountable for taking care of those animals under all legal possible options.”
