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Loreen D'Alessandro provided an Open Delegation to City Council concerning public safety related to animal welfare. She described examples of animal abuse and exploitation of animals. She explained that her intent is to stop circuses from using in their performances. Ms. D'Alessandro provided examples of other municipalities and other countries that have restricted wild animal acts in circuses. She played a video demonstrating techniques trainers use to get the animals to perform. Ms. D'Alessandro noted that the wild animals are potentially dangerous to the trainers, audience or residents in a close proximity. She requested that City Council adopt a by-law banning wild animal acts in circuses taking place in Barrie.
A member of City Council asked a question concerning the information provided and received a response from the presenter.