Councillor David Pickles introduces motion to ban shark fin products in Pickering

On September 6, 2011, Pickering City Councillor David Pickles gave notice that he will bring forward a motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Doug Dickerson at the Pickering Council meeting on September 19, 2011, to ban the sale of shark fin products in the City of Pickering.

Councillor David Pickles notes "We believe Pickering residents do not support shark finning and would support a ban.  We are concerend that, as bans come into effect in other municipalities such as Toronto and Mississauga, the sale of shark fin produts could shift into Pickering on a large scale.  We want to stop this before it starts."

Pickering has not completed a review of whether or not shark fin products, including shark fin soup, are presently available in Pickering, but wants to be proactive.