Canadian government faces pressure to investigate endangered macaque imports for medical research from Cambodia.

The Canadian government is facing pressure to investigate the significant importation of endangered long-tailed macaques from Cambodia for medical research in Quebec. Following a U.S. probe into their alleged illegal capture, imports surged to 4,789 monkeys in 2023, a nearly 500% increase from 2022, valued at over $84 million. Concerns about animal welfare and public health risks have prompted calls from animal advocates and the federal NDP for immediate action.

October 30, 2024
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