Whereas mobile live animal programs where animals are transported to be displayed to, handled by or offered for sale to the public can create distress for animals and introduce risks of zoonotic disease transmission and injury for people and other animals; And whereas wild and exotic animals are not domesticated and suffer physically and psychologically when kept, bred, displayed and sold in captivity: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the Province of British Columbia to regulate mobile live animal programs to address animal welfare concerns and public health and safety risks; And be it further resolved UBCM ask the Province of British Columbia to update the Controlled Alien Species Regulation to equally prioritize animal welfare considerations alongside public safety, and prohibit the import of all exotic species.
