Articles by Alexandra Pester
Alberta Legalizes Hunt Pens for Deer & Elk
Alberta has legalized “canned hunting,” allowing deer and elk to be shot inside fenced enclosures—an alarming rollback that puts profit over animal lives.
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Victory! Ontario Amends Illegal Penned Dog Hunting Licences
This is an important step that will help ensure that at the very least those engaged in this barbaric practice comply with the few laws on the books.
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Animal Justice Files Amicus Brief in US “Right to Rescue” Appeal
The case centres on prominent animal advocate Wayne Hsiung, who appeals a 2023 conviction that could have ripple effects far beyond California.
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Animal Justice Allowed to Intervene in Groundbreaking Discrimination Case
This case raises the novel question of whether a belief in ethical veganism is a type of “creed”, a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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Are Rodeos Above the Law?
Four animals lost their lives at the 2024 Calgary Stampede—is it legal to harm and kill animals for entertainment?
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Animal Justice Tells Canada to Ban Cruel Compound 1080 Wildlife Poisoning
Compound 1080 is an extremely lethal chemical which causes severe and prolonged suffering to animals who consume it.
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Animal Justice is Going to Court to Protect Animals Harmed by Plastic Pollution
Animal Justice is advocating for strong, coordinated action to tackle our global plastic pollution crisis.
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Animal Justice Asks Prime Minister to Protect Companion Animals in Renters’ Bill of Rights
The Prime Minister has yet to include protection for tenants with companion animals in the renters’ bill of rights.
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