The lease for a whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia has been approved amidst uncertainty regarding the fate of 30 beluga whales at Marineland in Ontario, which has faced criticism for animal mistreatment. Federal Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson has rejected Marineland’s request to send the whales to China, emphasizing their need for a better living situation, while construction of the sanctuary is set to begin.
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