Building a Humane Canada. Past, Present and Future

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1 Building a Humane Canada Past, Present and Future

2 Building a Humane Canada What does it mean to be Humane?

3 We must never relinquish the vision of a humane society and a humane world Kjell Magne Bondevik

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5 When a man has pity on all living creatures then only is he noble. Buddha

6 The life of animals is preserved not for themselves but for man. Thomas Aquinas

7 It is not upon any true ground of reason, but from a foolish arrogance and stubbornness, that we put ourselves before the other. Michel Montaigne

8 No animal is useless or ugly. Humphrey Primatt

9 He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. Immanuel Kant

10 Building a Humane Canada 1822 British Parliament makes cruelty to animals a criminal offence 1824 The first SPCA North America has its first animal cruelty laws on the books in Nova Scotia An Act to prevent the cruel and improper treatment of Cattle and other Animals First Canadian SPCA is founded in Montreal Cruelty to Animals Act OSPCA 1873 SPA de Quebec Nova Scotia SPCA 1877 NFLD SPCA Toronto Humane Society 1886 Hamilton SPCA Ottawa Humane Society 1888 Guelph Humane Society Winnipeg Humane Society BCSPCA 1895 NB SPCA

11 Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Forms Edmonton Humane Society Calgary Humane Society 1922 Kitchner Waterloo Humane Society Saskachwan SPCA 1928

12 Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Uniquely Canadian Federate [verb: fed-uh-reyt] to unite, to form a union for common action The greatest evil in Canada today is the method of slaughtering animals for food. The situation cannot be remedied except by a long and persistent effort. Dr. Cameron Veterinary Director General Canada 1955

13 Vision A humane Canada.

14 Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Forms Animal Transport Act Animal Pedigree Act Updates to the Criminal Code Edmonton Humane Society Calgary Humane Society 1922 Kitchner Waterloo Humane Society Saskachwan SPCA Humane Slaughter Act Canada s Codes of Practice Regulations on the import of puppies from the US National Micro Chip Standards 2016

15 Humane Canada Today

16 Sector Research Sponsors

17 Study Participation Excel charts and Map, infographic powerpoint

18 2. Sector Scope HS SPCA Total BC AB SK MB 5 5 ON QC NB NS PEI 1 1 NFLD 8 8 NWT 1 1 Nunavut 1 1 Yukon TOTAL

19 3. Sector Scale

20 Annual Sector Revenue $187,773, smallest organization $8,821 in the sector $30,950,300 largest organization in the sector $112.6 M largest ten organizations in the sector make up 60% of the total revenue

21 Revenue by Province

22 Revenue Sources Reciepted Gifts $77.7M in gifts that involved issuing a tax receipt. The national average was $617, while the median was significantly below that at $83, This is indicative of the diversity in size of the respective organizations within the sector. Unreciepted Gifts $3.9M in gifts where no tax receipt was provided Government $38,856,785 received from various federal, provincial and municipal government sources

23 Revenue Sources

24 Annual Sector Expenses $176,202, Expenses in more $433,000 than half of the organizations $123.9 M Spent on programs

25 Annual Sector Expenses Fund Development $21.87 For every $100 in gift revenue Programs $71.60 For every $100 in annual revenue

26 4. Sector Impact

27 Our Collective Impact A meaningful part of the charitable sector Employees Donors Volunteers Social Media 1, ,000 26,113 1,773,885

28 Key Programs Making a Difference 42% of Humane Societies and SPCAs have enforcement authority. Sheltering Enforcement Education 93% of Humane Societies and SPCAs operate a shelter 67% of Humane Societies and SPCAs offer humane education

29 Sheltering 278,268 animals helped Veterinary Care 50,740 animals helped thoiught direct care at clinics. $118,435,621

30 Investigations 26.4 K Emergency calls to 21 organizations 44, organizations Staff Enforcment officers 39.5 Support staff Government Funding 4.5 M $10,796,136

31 Humane Canada Tomorrow

32 35 Connected Frontline animal welfare professionals are not alone. Each Humane Society, SPCA, rescue, animal control department and shelter is faced with the same challenges with problems caused by the same driving forces. Together we share the burden and increase our impact. National Voice To make real change we need to connect the real world action at the local level with social change and political influence at the national level. We re loudest when we speak together. Building Alliances Movements are diverse. No one can do everything. When we appreciate diversity in species interest, political stance, sheltering technique and support each other, we cover more of the pressing needs of animals.

33 35 Connected Frontline animal welfare professionals are not alone. Each Humane Society, SPCA, rescue, animal control department and shelter is faced with the same challenges wiht problems caused by the same driving forces. Together we share the burden and increase our impact. National Voice To make real change we need to connect the real world action at the local level with social change and political influence at the national level. We re loudest when we speak together. Building Alliances Movements are diverse. No one can do everything. When we appreciate diversity in species interest, political stance, sheltering technique and support each other, we cover more of the pressing needs of animals.

34 35 Connected Frontline animal welfare professionals are not alone. Each Humane Society, SPCA, rescue, animal control department and shelter is faced with the same challenges wiht problems caused by the same driving forces. Together we share the burden and increase our impact. National Voice To make real change we need to connect the real world action at the local level with social change and political influence at the national level. We re loudest when we speak together. Building Alliances Movements are diverse. No one can do everything. When we appreciate diversity in species interest, political stance, sheltering technique and support each other, we cover more of the pressing needs of animals.

35 The future isn t somewhere we get to it is something we create!

36 Let s start today Building the Future Together Fragmentation Many small organizations doing the on the ground work may feel isolated. Different political voices and animal welfare approaches may appear to be in conflict Unity Together we build economies of scale and mutual support. Differing organizations and viewpoints can ally and share a powerful voice Fringe Many Canadians prefer not to think about where animal products come from and the depth of the human-animal relationship Center Nothing is more integral to our lives than food. Pets share our homes. Wildlife matters deeply to many Canadians. Animal welfare interests are widely shared Special Interest Regardless of political or philosophical stance, many animal-related organizations are marginalized as animal rights organization and excluded from discourse National Interest Socially, economically, politically and morally animals are at the heart of our society. Building a diverse and inclusive society doesn t end at the species barrier

37 It s not easy changing the world it is a big job!

38 THANK YOU For Listening