Canada is among the leading exporters of horsemeat in the world. Thousands of horses — raised solely for slaughter — are shipped out of the country each year. Horsemeat, described as soft and sweet, is considered taboo to many North American palates but it's no stranger to Canadian kitchens. Especially popular in Quebec, the meat is stocked in grocery stores and butcher shops and can be found on the menus of high-end restaurants across the country. Have you ever tried horse meat?

Live exports are banned in the United States and Britain, and horse advocates who condemn the slaughter have long called on Canada to follow suit. Sinikka Crosland, president of the non-profit advocacy group Canadian Horse Defence Coalition, said the conditions in transit are cruel. Horses are prone to panic and don't cope well with confinement, she said.The Prime Minister's Office is supporting a private member's bill tabled by Liberal MP Tim Louis in September which calls for a prohibition on the export of horses for slaughter, with fines of up to $250,000 or a two-year jail term for people found guilty of participating in the trade. Domestic slaughter would be untouched by the proposed legislation. Do you agree that Canada should ban live exports of horses?

Canadian food export regulations dictate that the animals in transit should spend no more than 28 hours without food, water or rest. Prior to February 2020, the maximum transport time was 36 hours. Even if live transportation is continued, do you think it is cruel to allow 28 hours in transit with no food or water?