Articles by Animal Justice

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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U.S. Rescue Group Pledges $50,000 to Help Hundreds of Ferrets Suffering at Manitoba Breeding Mill

WINNIPEG—Following the release of heartbreaking undercover footage, a major U.S.-based ferret rescue group has offered its support and pledged up to $50,000 USD to help any ferrets who are rescued […]

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Court of Appeal Reaffirms Public Interest Standing, Preventing Legislatures from Blocking Judicial Review

TORONTO—The Centre for Free Expression, BC Civil Liberties Association, and Animal Justice are pleased with an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that reaffirms legislatures cannot entirely shield executive decisions from […]

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Manitoba Exporter’s New Workaround Makes Transport Even Worse for Horses

WINNIPEG—Following revelations that most shipments of horses from Winnipeg to Japan for slaughter exceed the 28-hour legal limit for transport without food, water, and rest, a Manitoba horse exporter appears […]

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Marineland’s Risky Loan Scheme Could Put Animals in Greater Peril

NIAGARA FALLS—Animal Justice is deeply disappointed by the Niagara Falls Committee of Adjustment’s decision to approve Marineland’s application for a temporary land severance without fully examining the implications for the […]

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Horse Slaughterhouse Convicted & Fined After Horses Left to Suffer

Owner of Canada’s largest horse slaughterhouse convicted after facing twelve charges for July 2021 animal cruelty incident.

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