Articles by Animal Justice

Loblaw Drops Humane Pledge as Billionaire Owners’ Fortune Grows

TORONTO—Loblaw is quietly retreating from its long-standing pledge to sell only cage-free eggs, even as the company sees surging profits and the wealth of its billionaire owners surpasses King Charles. Since […]

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Video Showing Marineland Dolphins, Belugas Trapped Near Demolition Triggers Legal Complaint

NIAGARA FALLS—Animal Justice has filed a legal complaint with Ontario’s Animal Welfare Services (AWS) prompted by new drone footage that shows marine mammals circling inside a small tank next to an active […]

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Get Ready: The 2025 Animal Law & Advocacy Conference Is Back!

Mark your calendars! The 7th annual Animal Law & Advocacy Conference, hosted by Animal Justice, returns to Toronto this fall.

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Animal Justice Sues Ontario over Cruel Penned Dog Hunting Licences

TORONTO—Animal Justice is suing the Ontario government over its decision to issue licences which appear to allow penned dog hunting facilities to operate in violation of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation […]

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Manitoba Horse Exporter Heads to Trial in Rare Private Prosecution

WINNIPEG—A landmark trial happening in Winnipeg next week is believed to be the first time a private prosecution involving farmed animals has reached trial in Canada. The case was brought […]

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Groups Celebrate Manitoba Funding for Vet Services in Northern Communities

WINNIPEG—Animal Justice and Save A Dog Network Canada applaud today’s announcement of provincial funding aimed at improving access to veterinary care in northern and remote Manitoba communities. The Manitoba government said today […]

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Crow-Killing Contest Exposes Blind Spot in Manitoba Animal Protection

WINNIPEG—A bird and gopher-shooting contest planned for May 10 in Minnedosa exposes a legal blind spot in Manitoba, permitting intelligent and highly social animals such as crows and magpies to […]

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National Animal Protection Election Debate to Take Place on April 23rd

TORONTO—For the second time in Canadian history, federal candidates will square off this Earth Week in a national all-party debate focused on animal protection issues.  Animal protection emerged as an […]

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Mississauga Puppy Abuse Case Shows Glaring Need for Crackdown on Online Sales

MISSISSAUGA—Shocking animal cruelty allegations in Mississauga are a stark example of why Ontario’s animal protection laws remain deeply flawed—and how failing to crack down on websites like Kijiji puts animals […]

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Manitoba Urged to Halt Crow & Magpie Killing Contest

WINNIPEG—Animal Justice is calling on the Manitoba government to stop a crow and magpie killing contest scheduled for this Saturday, April 12. The event, put on by the Woodlands & […]

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Vote for Animals in the Federal Election! 🇨🇦

Elections are a powerful moment to speak up for animals, and your vote has the power to drive stronger laws for animals.

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Complaint Filed in Manitoba Following Brutal Calf Flip at Winter Fair

BRANDON—Animal Justice has filed a formal complaint with the Chief Veterinary Office (CVO) against the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF), submitting a disturbing video that shows a calf’s back legs […]

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