Source: by Shelly Grainger from the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition’s Blog
When presented with evidence of lies, deceit and corruption…not even denial is spoken
Why is it when the Canadian government and horse agriculture (ie. slaughter) industry is called upon for answers, their silence is the only thing heard? (Same could be said in the U.S.)
When presented with evidence of lies, deceit and corruption, as brought forward in the Toronto Star’s March 30th Star investigation: Ottawa refuses to say whether drug-tainted horse meat entered food chain, not even denial is spoken. Not a, “we’ll get back to you” rebuff – just deafening silence.
This resounding hush is the same that was heard after the CHDC’s damaging investigative report from inside the La Petite Nation slaughter plant in 2011 – the same one implicated in the Toronto Star report. No words of acknowledgement, disavowal, or otherwise were heard from the Ministry of Agriculture, the CFIA, nor the dichotomously named pro-slaughter group representing the industry, the Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada (HWAC), after the CHDC released Pasture to Plate: The True Cost of Canada’s Horsemeat Industry.
In previous years, the CFIA and HWAC made attempts to minimize or even deny the evidence brought forward in the CHDC reports. After Pasture to Plate, only after a concerted effort to communicate with the CFIA, was a response received. In the usual manner, vague explanations were given and promises of improved industry standards were made. Even an absurd statement was provided, that since the video evidence of a horse taken from behind did not show the actual entry of the 11 captive bolt stunning attempts, it was impossible to determine if the horse was actually improperly shot. Video evidence is just that – EVIDENCE. You didn’t have to see the multiple holes in the poor Belgian’s face to see that he was still wavering on his feet as the shooter shot the captive bolt gun again, and again, and again, and again ………..11 times – but that was not conclusive in the CFIA’s eyes.
And what does the pro-slaughter pro-horsemeat eating Bill DesBarres have to say on behalf of HWAC?…(CONTINUED)
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Straight from the Horse's Heart 
The silence in itself speaks volumns and it’s very concerning and disturbing! It’s obvious their ONLY concern is making money, but it’s all going to come back and bite them in the ass, after all is said and done! That is, if the people start waking up and taking action, by boycotting the meat industry.
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This is abhorrent, heinous and downright wrong.
Shame on every Country in this world, not just Canada, for letting this happen. It’s the same in every horse slaughter plant worldwide. The cruelty, suffering and terror these animals face everyday. How can people say this is humane?
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I hope the EU will ban horsemeat from Canada as it has from USA as it’s still American horses ending up in Canada.
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Both of the above comments.. WELL STATED!! The cruelty and sufferring of our precious horses makes one cry outloud for them!! God will have his vengence.
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This sounds just like New Mexico. Here even the media is in on it. If they do report anything it is slanted Pro Slaughter.
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I just don’t understand how any regulatory agency of elected official can refuse to reply to a citizen’s submitted concern(s).
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How about our media? I have not seen any reports on World News or any morning show about Oklahoma opening slaughter nor about the Safe Act. I think we also need to flood the media here about the subject that horse slaughter does not belong in the USA. And that it will be at taxpayers expense. I am writing to the Morning Shows hoping one of them will do a segment on this issue. So many people have no idea.
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Amen to that…its just to sad because it seems like the very wealthy all stay together. Heaven forbid that they would report the truth. I sometimes don’t even bother to turn the news on any more. What’s
the deal? I have been waiting for one of those marketing agencies to call me about what I watch or
for that matter what I don’t watch. We just have to keep blasting and blasting the Legislators and all the others who even might give a rat’s booty. I did call all my Legislators about the Helicopter contract and they did seem curious about how I was able to give all the contract information. So I
think RT, you may have hit a nerve here as it has been exposed. I was also told to write a letter to the President with the info..who knows there. It all must be exposed from start to current. We all know where the meat came from…its no surprise that it was from American horses and other equines.
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