06/19/2019
Good news is sometimes hard to find, so here's one: Canada is the first country to pass legislation banning the import & export of shark fins. So great to see legislative success on this one. Thanks , , , MP Fin Donnelly, Senator Michael MacDonald & all involved!
We did it! Canada just became the first country to pass legislation banning the import & export of shark fins.
Rob Stewart dreamed of a Canada and began a movement across the country as Canada imports nearly 170,000kg of shark fin a year – making it one of the largest importers of shark fin outside of China. Today, we’ve set history – and a chain of events into motion that we hope leads to a worldwide ban.
We salute Rob’s parents, Sandy and Brian, for tirelessly working to fulfill his vision, and join them in thanking the Canadian Parliament for taking this important step to save sharks and protect ocean ecosystems. Special thanks to MP Finn Donnelly, Senator Michael MacDonald, MP Pam Damoff, Kristyn Wong-Tam - Toronto City Councillor, Team Sharkwater, Phil Gillies, and everyone else who made Rob’s dream a reality.
Please help us continue the fight: https://www.robstewartsharkwaterfoundation.org
