Articles by Animal Justice

Wanted: Campaigns Specialist

The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving protections for animals, and will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of campaign strategies and initiatives to forward the organization’s goals.

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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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Yet Another Horse Shipment Violates the 28-Hour Time Limit

The cruel live horse export industry is causing heartbreaking, unlawful suffering to horses.

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2024 Saw the Most Horses Exported for Slaughter Since 2016

A shocking 3,265 horses were flown from Canada
to Japan for slaughter last year.

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Here’s How the Canadian Government Kills Millions of Birds In Response to Avian Flu

Thousands of pages of government documents reveal a brutal and sloppy mass killing operation.

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Authorities Urge Rethink, But Winter Fair Presses Ahead with Calf Scramble

BRANDON—The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF) is set to hold its controversial calf scramble again in 2025, despite a clear recommendation from Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary Office (CVO) to reconsider whether […]

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Live Horse Exports for Slaughter

The Canadian government promised to end this practice, but horses are still enduring long and deadly journeys overseas.

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13 Women Animal Lawyers Who Are Changing the Game in 2025

Animal Justice is paying tribute to 13 incredible women animal lawyers in Canada who are actively using the law to build a more compassionate future for animals.

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