9 Quotes by Rebecca Aldworth

Given that the federal government subsidized the return of the commercial seal hunt (between 1996 and 2001) we think this would be a good investment to see its end.

I think their visit will force the Canadian government to take a long, hard look at what they are doing.

Just because some people choose to view an activity as acceptable and humane does not make it so.

We should be seeing literally tens of thousands of seal pups out here, and at best, we've seen maybe a couple of hundred. The seals simply aren't out here.

I've observed the seal hunt at close range for seven years. I've routinely witnessed conscious seals dragged across the ice with boat hooks, wounded seals left to choke on their own blood, and seals being skinned alive. The commercial seal hunt is inherently cruel, it is a national disgrace.

I've observed the seal hunt at close range for seven years. I routinely witness conscious seals dragged across the ice with boathooks, wounded seals left to choke on their own blood and seals being skinned alive.

This is going to be the longest drive of my life. The people outside look very aggressive.

Canada is being irresponsible by allowing so many seals to be killed.

Heather and Paul's visit to the seal pups will shine a global media spotlight on this cruel and needless slaughter.