Canada, the IFAW, and the Seal Hunt: An Inside Story of Conflict and Compromise

This is the inside story of the conflict between the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the Canadian government over the seal hunt. The book reveals the strategies and tactics used by both sides, and the personal stories of the people involved. It is a fascinating glimpse into the world of animal activism and the challenges of finding common ground in a highly polarized debate.

Icy Battleground: Canada the IFAW and the Seal Hunt

by Michelle Hawkins

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The IFAW

The IFAW is a global non-profit organization that works to protect animals and their habitats. The organization was founded in 1969 in response to the plight of seals in Canada. The IFAW has been at the forefront of the fight to end the seal hunt for decades.

The Canadian Government

The Canadian government has defended the seal hunt as a traditional and sustainable practice. The government argues that the seal hunt is necessary to control the seal population and protect fish stocks. The government has also argued that the seal hunt is an important part of the Canadian economy.

The Conflict

The conflict between the IFAW and the Canadian government has been bitter and protracted. The IFAW has accused the Canadian government of cruelty and barbarism. The Canadian government has accused the IFAW of interfering in Canadian affairs and of exaggerating the suffering of seals.

The conflict has played out in the courts, in the media, and on the streets. The IFAW has organized protests and boycotts against the seal hunt. The Canadian government has defended the seal hunt and has tried to discredit the IFAW.

The Compromise

In 2014, the IFAW and the Canadian government reached a compromise that ended the commercial seal hunt in Canada. The compromise was the result of years of negotiation and mediation. The compromise included a number of concessions from both sides.

The IFAW agreed to drop its legal challenges to the seal hunt. The Canadian government agreed to ban the commercial seal hunt in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and to reduce the number of seals that could be killed in other areas.

The compromise was a significant victory for the IFAW. It marked the end of the commercial seal hunt in Canada and it set a precedent for future negotiations between animal welfare groups and governments.

The Legacy

The conflict between the IFAW and the Canadian government over the seal hunt was a watershed moment in the history of animal welfare. The conflict raised awareness of the suffering of animals and it helped to change public attitudes towards animal abuse.

The compromise that ended the commercial seal hunt in Canada was a victory for both sides. It showed that it is possible to find common ground even in the most polarized debates. It also showed that animal welfare groups can make a real difference in the world.

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Icy Battleground: Canada the IFAW and the Seal Hunt

by Michelle Hawkins

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	972 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	167 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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