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Save Seals: Boycott Canadian Maple Syrup

Written by PETA

Posted 05-26-2009

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When it comes to what we drizzle on our pancakes, grits, and oatmeal, we've all got our preferences. If, like me, you prefer pure maple syrup over Aunt Jemima or Log Cabin (corn) syrup, taking a minute to see where your favorite restaurants' syrup comes from—and encouraging them not to buy the stuff imported from Canada—can help put an end to the seal slaughter.

Why maple syrup?

Canada produces about 85 percent of the world's maple syrup, an industry that rakes in around $C213 million each year. Our newest campaign encourages restaurants and grocery chains to boycott Canada's multimillion-dollar syrup industry. By persuading businesses to sign our pledge, you'll be letting the Canadian government know that the country is going to get a serious hit in the wallet unless it declares an end to the seal massacre.

If your local eatery is already using American maple syrup, pour it on thick (it's safe to use Aunt Jemima and Log Cabin too) and thank the owner that no seal blood was spilled for your breakfast or brinner.

Posted by Shawna Flavell

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Canada, seal slaughter, boycott, The Exorcist, maple syrup, pancakes, cashews, pistachios, MLA, Aunt Jemima, Log Cabin, breakfast, brinner, waffles, French toast

Recent Comments

Linda commented:

Jun 9, 2009 9:46 AM

Canada. How about you stop moaning on how ridiculous Peta is to boycot Maple syrup and How about You get up of your lazy asses and do something to stop this unforgivable sadistic slaughter of seals ?? You have big mouthes Canada and No Action. At least Peta are doing all in their power to stop this heartless torture and What are you doing ? Not enough Canada to stop this terrible crime. You need a Big kick in the ass. Can you imagine how these poor animals must suffer To suffer is the worst thing Ever. Can you imagine having your skull bashed in. Have a heart. And take Action Now. You are known in Switzerland as Canadian heartless Monsters. Yes Monsters.
Pierre commented:

Jun 1, 2009 11:27 AM

Boycotting canadian maple syrup is a major mistake that will backfire why ? Most canadian maple syrup is produced in Qubec which holds a 40 separatist population the rest of Canada is not very favorable to Qubec that boycott will only serve the separatist cause and if Qubec becomes an independant nation they certainly will hunt seals because they will need any revenue possible.
Christian Rioux commented:

Jun 1, 2009 11:07 AM

You americans a so ridicule. How can hurting maple producer do anything to help against seal hunt? It only show how short sighted you are. And even the seal hunt is nothing to be worried it has been proven that they died instatly. How is it different from slaughering baby lamb? The only difference is that the blood in on the ice instead of on the floor of a hidden slaughterhouse. An Europe has no lesson to teach us with their corrida where they put animals to death after long suffering.
Ayla Carlson commented:

Jun 1, 2009 10:24 AM

you guys stop sippin on the haterade these animals get enough b.s. as it is so peta i suggest that you DON'T stop th campain and good luck those others hater out there shuv some tofu down your throats!! best regards! Ayla
Eric commented:

May 31, 2009 5:26 PM

Please think about this and stop the campaign. How credible can you be with comments like this If your local eatery is already using American maple syrup ... thank the owner that no seal blood was spilled for your breakfast or brinner. Come on let's be serious...
Georges commented:

May 31, 2009 2:31 PM

If you're vegetarian and not supporting the seal industry I understand. But if your not vegetarian and eating meat well it's a real non sense. PETA is acting like real idiots by asking people to boycott a industry not related to the seal industry. Do you think people from the maple industry will take the plan or the boat to ask the people on the seal industry to stop? Well if you are you live in a miracle world. I hope one day people will realize the brainwash PETA is doing to them and will finally see why seal hunting is important.
pat commented:

May 31, 2009 10:25 AM

Well...I think this behavior of boycotting maple syrup from Canada is completely wrong! First off this like alot of posters said this is targetting the wrong industry. Americans have been boycotting loads of products and byproducts from Canada for years. Take for example when America Boycotted Canadian beef due to mad cow disease for which only one case has been diagnosed within Alberta who might have been infected from bonemeal imported from USA. Another example was the boycott of Canadian lumber. Sometimes I'm just wondering what the hell is wrong with American radicalists! Sometimes i wish Canada was as selfsufficient as Switzerland ... I hope some people should get their heads checked out!
Kim commented:

May 30, 2009 11:57 AM

There are many ways to support the welfare of animals. I don't have to look like a moron through PETA to do so. Peta is an organization that has people send in there money and flash the PETA name only to have themselves look stupid because of idiots that come up with nonsense ideas like this one that don't help the animals and is more of a shot to Canadians. How dare you take money from Canadians and maple syrup makers only to slap them in the face with it. oh and by the way do you actually think Canada needs the U.S. to make money from there maple syrup??! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I have a full jug of Canadian maple syrup in my fridge but I think I'm going to go out and buy another one!
James W. commented:

May 30, 2009 11:04 AM

American PETA supporters should instead boycott the next Vancouver Winter Olympics..... More tickets for us sane people....
Janet Rogers commented:

May 30, 2009 12:43 AM

What the hell was PETA thinking? I have been a long time PETA supporter and actually signed this petition without reading the full content because I had complete trust faith and respect for PETA. This is the first time I have found myself feeling embarrased to be a PETA supporter. I am going to chalk this one up to a big mistake on PETA's part and am hoping to hear a public apology very soon. This is just WRONG. Boycotting an industry that has absolutely nothing to do with the seal hunt in any way and in fact is not made with any animal byproducts is completely unacceptable. PETA...please take action to correct this! Janet Rogers Vancouver BC

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