‘Free Willy’ law spotlights contradictions in how Canadians see animal rights

JODI LAZARE: ‘Canada’s lawmakers recently adopted the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act — dubbed the “Free Willy” bill, named after the 1993 hit movie. Bill S-203 prohibits keeping, breeding and importing marine mammals from the cetacean family (including whales, dolphins and porpoises) for entertainment or for any other reason besides rescue and … Continue reading ‘Free Willy’ law spotlights contradictions in how Canadians see animal rights