'Shocking' drop in charges and orders from Ontario animal welfare investigations has advocates concerned

Investigations by Ontario provincial animal welfare services (PAWS) are leading to far fewer orders and charges compared to when the OSPCA was overseeing them, according to data obtained by CBC Hamilton through a freedom of information request.

'Shocking' drop in charges and orders from Ontario animal welfare investigations has advocates concerned
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Investigations by Ontario provincial animal welfare services (PAWS) are leading to far fewer orders and charges compared to when the OSPCA was overseeing them, according to data obtained by CBC Hamilton through a freedom of information request.