Province passes new government-based animal welfare legislation Expositor Staff Dec 11, 2019 - 2 min read Ontario is set to have the strongest penalties in Canada for those who violate the new animal welfare law. Shutterstock Ontario is set to have the strongest penalties in Canada for those who violate the new animal welfare law. Shutterstock This post is for paying subscribers only Subscribe now and have access to all our stories, enjoy exclusive content and stay up to date with constant updates. Subscribe now Already a member? Sign in