Longueuil deer cull suspended after Court of Appeal rules in favour of SPCA
Posted December 14, 2022 7:00 pm.
The Quebec Court of Appeal ruled in favour Wednesday afternoon of the Montreal SPCA’s appeal against Longueuil’s deer cull.
The City of Longueuil has been ordered to suspend any plan to kill deer in Michel-Chartrand Park until the case can be heard on its merits.
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Montreal SPCA said in a statement they are happy with the court’s ruling.
“Our relationship to animals has evolved considerably in recent years,” said Sophie Gaillard, acting executive director and director of animal advocacy and legal affairs at the Montreal SPCA. “Resorting by default to killing wild animals, simply because they are considered ‘nuisances,’ is no longer considered socially acceptable today, particularly given that when we look at what is being done elsewhere, we see that responsible, ethical and innovative wildlife management that is science-based and supported by expert opinion, is indeed possible.
“It is crucial for Quebec to develop expertise in this type of approach.”
Longueuil has been planning the deer cull since November 2020.
