Animal Protection Groups Blocked From Testifying About Federal Ag Gag Law
Parliament is considering a troubling federal ag gag law, yet animal protection organizations like Animal Justice have been blocked from testifying about how the proposed law would harm animals and […]
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#43: Ontario PAWS Act Brings in Public Animal Law Enforcement System
In Episode 43, hosts Peter and Camille discuss some big animal law news: Ontario is moving toward the country’s first fully-public animal welfare law enforcement system. Learn why the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) Act, could hold real promise for animals, as the hosts go over the proposed legislation.
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More Animal-Friendly MPs Than Ever Before Headed to Ottawa After Federal Election
Animal advocates across Canada should be rejoicing after the recent federal election. The reason? More animal-friendly Members of Parliament than ever before will soon take their seats. Twenty-five of 27 […]
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Guest Post: Canadian Animal Law Conference Takes Legal Fight for Animals to the Next Level
Journalist Jessica Scott-Reid finds new perspectives and hope at inaugural Canadian Animal Law Conference When considering the world of animal rights and protection, it may be images of animal activists […]
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Summer Compassion Challenge Raises Over $50K for Animals
Our hearts are full! The Summer Compassion Challenge has come to an end and was a smashing success thanks to our compassionate supporters. Together, we raised $50,114—and with the first […]
Keep ReadingParliament Passes Historic Ban on Whale & Dolphin Captivity
OTTAWA – National animal law organization Animal Justice is applauding Parliament for passing Bill S-203, historic legislation that bans keeping whales and dolphins in captivity. The House of Commons voted […]
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Here’s How to Help Animals with the New Ontario Animal Protection Survey
Everything is about to change for animal protection in Ontario. In March 2019, the Ontario SPCA announced it will no longer enforce animal cruelty laws in the province and is putting […]
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What You Can Do About False Animal Welfare Labels on Meat, Dairy, and Eggs
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a “What We Heard” report about its planned overhaul of Canadian food labelling regulations. What We Heard reports are issued after stakeholders […]
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Here’s Why Animals Keep Burning to Death in Canadian Barn Fires
Between January 2015 and November 2017, more than 470,000 farmed animals burned alive on Canadian farms. These animals would have endured frightening and agonizing deaths, trapped in cages or stalls […]
Keep ReadingVancouver Aquarium Drops Copyright Lawsuit Against Filmmaker
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Aquarium has dropped its copyright lawsuit against filmmaker Gary Charbonneau. The Aquarium filed a notice of discontinuance in the case this week, shortly before CEO John Nightingale was […]
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Vancouver Chicken Slaughterhouse in Trouble for Endangering Animal Advocates
At Animal Justice, we use the law to help animals. Sometimes that means using animal protection laws, but often it means using other laws, unrelated to animals, to hold industry […]
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Canadians Just Forced the Government to Address Animal Welfare in Slaughter Laws
Last year, we told you that the federal government is overhauling Canada’s decades-old slaughter regulations as part of a food safety modernization initiative. We told you that in the entire […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Protection Groups Ask to Intervene in Vancouver Aquarium Lawsuit
VANCOUVER – Animal Justice and Zoocheck are seeking leave at the British Columbia Supreme Court to intervene in the Vancouver Aquarium’s lawsuit against the Vancouver Park Board. The Aquarium is suing in an […]
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EXPOSED: Filth and Fraud in the Canadian Meat Industry
The Canadian meat industry did NOT have a good week! Two disturbing meat stories grabbed headlines, reminding the public that animal cruelty, contamination, and false labelling run rampant in animal […]
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