Responsible Pet Ownership By-law Review

Hi Everyone, Thank you for all of your support and comments thus far in our fight to protect our beloved Exotics here in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The Responsible Pet Ownership By-Law Review is conducting a survey for assistance from the public. This survey is critical to help our city councilors understand what we the people know and how we feel! There is a comment section near the end with unlimited room to express your point of view. The survey Expires February 13th, 2022.

Please note the way this survey is written, it makes the idea of a "POSITIVE LIST" sound like a good thing, this list is the complete opposite, the furthest from Positive. Please read the questions VERY CAREFULLY prior to submitting your answers.

MCFC supports the continued use of a prohibited species list.

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The Responsible Pet Ownership By-law aims to keep both pets and the community safe. The City is proposing to update the by-law to ensure that pets are properly cared for and not placed in at-risk scenarios. Some issues the bylaw updates intend to address include the use of animal traps in Winnipeg, Dangerous Dog designations, requirements for spaying or neutering, breeding, and exotic animals.

Follow the link Responsible Pet Ownership By-law Review | Engage Winnipeg to view the current by-law and take the survey.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Golden Rule Seniors has folded so we are no longer able to rent that room. However, we have secured a new meeting location at 366 Oakwood Ave., Grace Bible Church. Tables and chairs will be available. It's smaller than our previous room at Fort Rouge Leisure Centre but should still be sufficient depending on how many members attend the meetings. There is parking on the street and Safeway has agreed to allow us to park in their lot along the Osborne St. side; just not near the entrance to the store. It is also close to the Osborne bus stop. We were able to negotiate the rental fee from $40/hr to $25 per evening so the price is within our budget. Tuesday evenings were available so the 2nd Tuesday of the month has been booked, from 7 pm to 9 pm, beginning April 12, 2022, excluding the months we don't meet.

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We are a social group who enjoy sharing our love of aviculture as well as each other's company. For general inquiries and membership information please contact us!

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CHRISTMAS DINNER

Our annual CHRISTMAS DINNER was a tremendous success. It was held at the Olive Garden. It was so nice to touch base with members and friends.

To view balance of images from the Christmas dinner please follow the link below.

MCFC - CHRISTMAS 2021 (manitobacanaryfinchclub.com)

ALL ABOUT US

The Manitoba Canary & Finch Club (MCFC) was founded in February 1991. Our first meeting took place later that month with a total of 9 perspective members. The idea for the club was discussed and a name was chosen. Since the initial meeting the club has grown to over 60 members.

The MCFC is very unique in that we do not have, nor do we promote, bird shows. We are a strictly non competitive organization. We hold a yearly display of our birds in order to promote interest in our club and aviculture in general.

Club members volunteer for positions. We have never had formal elections or rules of order. We are in it for the fun and camaraderie and to help one another.

We meet once a month including 2 supper meetings per year. Our regular meetings include guest speakers, videos and presentations by the members. We also participate in projects such as making nests out of coconuts and making mineral blocks and breeding boxes. The occasional field trip rounds out our fun filled itinerary.

During the summer months we forego our regular meetings with 2 BBQs hosted by members of the club.

RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP BY-LAW UPDATE

We have some good news to report. Winnipeg Animal Services will not be making bylaw recommendations pertaining to birds and other specialty pets at the City Council meeting in December. Instead, they will be asking for a significant extension of time to continue working with local stakeholder groups in the development of future recommendations. We support this move, as it means that this complex issue will not be rushed and there will be more time given to addressing the concerns of Winnipeg's avian community. Thank you for your involvement and support with opposing the proposed RPO bylaw.

WITH REGARDS TO COVID19 AND HOW IT WILL AFFECT US AND FUTURE SCHEDULING. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SITUATION AS IT EVOLVES AND WE WILL NOTIFY MEMBERSHIP IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE IN PLANS, HERE, AND ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE (LINK BELOW).

MISSION STATEMENT

The Manitoba Canary and Finch Club (MCFC) was formed in February of 1991 in order to promote the interest in, and advancement of, aviculture, specifically that of canaries and finches.

The MCFC is an informal gathering of people who share a common interest in aviculture. Since our founding in 1991, we have worked to promote public awareness of our hobby as well as an appreciation for the miracle of avian flight and the gift of birdsong through the following:

• Bird displays for the public.

• Guest speaking to interested groups and school classrooms.

• Assisting schools, day cares and seniors complexes in the set-up and maintenance of canary and finch displays for their clientele.

• The arrangement of special functions for the public such as the inclusion of Manitoba artists in its public bird displays.

• To promote best practices for the health and well-being of birds kept in captivity by sharing information and ideas, operating a Bird Care Support Network, holding monthly meetings, inviting guest lecturers, as well as the dissemination of information in our Club newsletter.

• To keep members advised of all government regulations concerning the keeping of canaries and finches as well as acting in an advisory capacity to the various levels of government regarding the keeping of captive birds.

• To promote enjoyment, cooperation, and positive social relationships among fanciers in the City of Winnipeg and the Province of Manitoba.

To keep members advised of all government regulations concerning the keeping of canaries and finches as well as acting in an advisory capacity to the various levels of government regarding the keeping of captive birds.