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Animal Justice Files Legal Complaint Over Stampede Chuckwagon Death
CALGARY—Animal Justice has filed a legal complaint following this weekend’s killing of a horse who was injured in a chuckwagon race. The complaint calls on the Calgary Humane Society (CHS), […]
Keep ReadingAmericans Outnumber Canadians by Nearly 5 to 1 in Stampede Rodeo Events
CALGARY—Despite being marketed as a celebration of Western Canadian heritage, an Animal Justice analysis has found the Calgary Stampede’s Rodeo events are now overwhelmingly dominated by American competitors. In 2025, […]
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Calgary Stampede Animal Cruelty: American Riders, Canadian Victims
Every summer, the Calgary Stampede kills animals for sport—with American competitors taking home most of the prize money.
Keep ReadingMultiple Protests Planned Against Cruel Rodeo Events at Calgary Stampede
Animal advocates from Calgary Animal Rights Effort and the Daisy Foundation, joined by national animal law organization Animal Justice, will rally outside the Calgary Stampede to oppose the use of […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice in Court as Ontario Tries to Overturn Ag-Gag Victory
TORONTO—Animal Justice will be at the Ontario Court of Appeal on Tuesday and Wednesday (June 24-25) defending its landmark legal victory, which struck down much of Ontario’s agricultural gag (ag […]
Keep ReadingLoblaw 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 […]
Keep ReadingVideo 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 […]
Keep ReadingManitoba 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 […]
Keep ReadingCrow-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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