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Influencing for Animals | Panel Recap
During this entertaining discussion, five social media influencers from across the vegan and animal advocacy movement shared how they’ve built audiences ranging from 8,000 to hundreds of thousands by finding their niche in areas like food, satire, sanctuary life, myth-busting, and activism.
Keep ReadingDozens of Belugas Still at Risk as Canada’s Marineland Begins Transfers
TORONTO—As Marineland reportedly readies to move six beluga whales to U.S. aquariums, Animal Justice, Canada’s leading national animal law organization, remains deeply concerned about Marineland’s continued lack of transparency and the risk […]
Keep ReadingTragic Fire Deaths of Thousands of Pigs Show Need for Reform
TORONTO—Animal Justice, Canada’s leading animal law organization, is deeply saddened by the deaths of thousands of pigs in a barn fire in Simcoe, Ontario, a tragedy which underscores the urgent […]
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Horse Seriously Injured in Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Race Crash
A horse was seriously injured in the Calgary Stampede’s 2026 chuckwagon races—another reminder that cruel rodeo and chuckwagon events need to end.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls for End to Chuckwagon Racing After Horse Seriously Injured at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY—Animal Justice, Canada’s leading national animal law advocacy organization, is renewing its call for an end to chuckwagon racing after a horse was seriously injured during the event at the […]
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Authorities Investigating Calgary Stampede Rodeo After Cowboy Hits Horse in Head
Authorities are investigating after Animal Justice filed a legal complaint over a rodeo participant hitting a horse in the head at a Calgary Stampede bronc riding rodeo event.
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Sobeys Puts Profits Over Public Safety: Grocery Giant Refuses to Meet After Dangerous Calgary Protest Incident
According to reports, a vehicle came within mere feet of striking several peaceful demonstrators, sparking an investigation by the Calgary Police Service.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls for Investigation After Horse Struck Repeatedly at Calgary Stampede Rodeo
CALGARY—On Wednesday, Animal Justice filed a formal complaint with the Calgary Humane Society calling for an investigation into the treatment of a horse who was struck repeatedly on the head […]
Keep ReadingMarineland’s Whales & Dolphins Deserved a Retirement Plan, Not a Crisis Response
TORONTO–Animal Justice is deeply disappointed that both levels of government have allowed the future of Marineland’s whales and dolphins to come down to a US-led emergency transfer plan instead of […]
Keep ReadingQuebec Judge Will Hear Arguments in Animal Justice Fur Farming Lawsuit
MONTREAL—On Thursday, July 9, Animal Justice will be in Quebec Superior Court, pushing back on behalf of suffering animals as the Government of Quebec tries to shut down a lawsuit […]
Keep ReadingUn juge québécois entendra les arguments dans la poursuite d’Animal Justice contre l’élevage d’animaux à fourrure
MONTRÉAL — Le jeudi 9 juillet, Animal Justice sera devant la Cour supérieure du Québec afin de riposter au nom des animaux en détresse, alors que le gouvernement du Québec […]
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Why Support for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo & Chuckwagon Races Should End
Rodeo and chuckwagon events harm animals, but incoming legislation will protect participants and organizers from consequences.
Keep ReadingCalgarians Protest Cruelty of Stampede Rodeo, Chuckwagon Events
CALGARY—Animal Justice will join Calgary Animal Rights Effort (CARE) in weekend protests during the Calgary Stampede, calling attention to the cruelty inflicted on animals during rodeo and chuckwagon events, just […]
Keep ReadingPolice Investigating After Truck Nearly Hits Protesters Outside Sobeys in Calgary
CALGARY—Calgary Police are investigating an incident over the weekend, where the driver of a pick-up truck drove onto the curb and nearly plowed down people who were peacefully demonstrating. As […]
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