Articles by Animal Justice
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.
Keep ReadingU.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 […]
Keep ReadingCourt 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 […]
Keep ReadingManitoba 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 […]
Keep ReadingMarineland’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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B.C Government Sanctions Slaughterhouse Over Pig Abuse Video
CHILLIWACK B.C—In the wake of shocking video footage, a pig slaughterhouse in Chilliwack B.C. has been sanctioned by British Columbia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food. After reviewing video files secretly […]
Keep ReadingManitoba Veterinary Medical Association bans cruel tail docking procedures
WINNIPEG—Animal Justice applauds the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) for its compassionate and science-based decision to ban members from performing cosmetic tail docking procedures on dogs. Amputating dogs’ tails in the […]
Keep ReadingPolice Fail Animal Victim in Prince Albert Bestiality, Cruelty Case
PRINCE ALBERT, SK.–Animal Justice is alarmed by media reports of the Prince Albert Police Department’s handling of serious allegations of animal cruelty and bestiality that left a kitten dead in […]
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