Canada passes 'Free Willy' ban, making it illegal to hold dolphins, whales in captivity.
The country's House of Commons passed a bill Monday that makes it illegal to keep a whale, dolphin or porpoise in captivity.
The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act makes exceptions for cetaceans that are rescued or are in rehabilitation and for researchers who obtain a license from the government.
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