Allow the sale of raw beaver…

Allow the sale of raw beaver castoreum by licensed fur dealers. Castoreum is a natural secretion from beavers that is used in perfumes and as a food flavouring. Currently, regulations prevent the sale of this byproduct in raw form. The government’s changes would allow fur dealers to sell it legally, opening a small but highly controversial economic opportunity.

Reduce reporting requirements for licensed fur dealers, eliminating mandatory annual reporting to the ministry. Fur dealer reports are an important regulatory tool for ensuring compliance with humane trapping standards and environmental protections. Loosening these requirements reduces transparency and public accountability.

Expand methods for killing trapped furbearing mammals, including permitting trappers to use pistols after dark. While the government argues this helps trappers manage animals humanely, it raises serious concerns about public safety, animal suffering, and the risk of errors.

Permit trapping of beavers on Crown land during the closed season to protect property or infrastructure. Currently, beavers may only be trapped during the open season(e.g. September-April), unless they are causing immediate damage on private property. This change could lead to increased beaver removal on public lands, disrupting ecosystems, waterways, and biodiversity.“