Maple Leaf Foods Lobbied for Bill 156

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In some of the most unsurprising news, meat production company Maple Leaf Foods was one of the lobbyists of Bill 156, the bill that targets activists and heavily protects the meat industry in Ontario. Now that Bill 156 has passed, companies like Maple Leaf Foods are spared the exposure of animal abuse and can continue to operate without worry of being investigated. This is the same company that was investigated for animal cruelty in the past so why wouldn't they support a bill that protects them?

Maple Leaf Foods is a shining example of hypocrisy and exploitation at its finest. The same company that has introduced a product line that is 50% plant based is the same company that is lobbying against the plant based movement. A company that will introduce a line of meats that feature plant based proteins in an effort to capitalize on a movement but also intentionally work against the animal welfare movement is one that epitomizes hypocrisy. Exploiting a movement in order to make more money without regard for what the actual movement stands for is blatant exploitation.

These big meat processing companies had everything to gain from Bill 156 passing. The bill abolishes transparency in the meat processing industry which would bring to light the many instances of cruelty or abuse animals on these farms endure. It prevents anyone from exposing abuse which would ultimately hold the company accountable and instead, allows them to operate under the radar without being held accountable for the welfare standards the animals on these farms are held to.  This means that they can essentially get away with whatever they want because no one is allowed to investigate whether they are operating at appropriate welfare standards.

It's worrying that these companies would be so invested in blocking investigations as opposed to operating at the appropriate welfare standards. Why wouldn't these companies rather happily invite activists in if they are operating appropriately? Wouldn't it do more for their image to welcome activists in and demonstrate an adherence to standards rather then lobby to block them from visiting? In my opinion, this is a clear admittance of guilt and should indicate to all of us that these companies are not trustworthy nor are they operating with animal welfare standards in mind. Instead, they can now continue their operations without anyone ever knowing exactly what is happening.

Maple Leaf Foods is a disgraceful company. One that would abuse animals simultaneously as they promote a plant based meat line. A company that claims to always be improving welfare standards but won't let anyone see those improved standards at work. It's clear why they lobbied for Bill 156, they don't care about consumers, they don't care about animal welfare, they care only for money. Boycott this horrible company and their lack of an ethical compass.

HAPPY VEG