Articles by Animal Justice
New Award Recognizes Legal Achievements for Animals in Honour of Retiring Judge
The Catherine A. Fraser Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law will help advance the status of animals in Canada.
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Undercover Images Reveal Suffering Animals on Quebec Fur Farms
Animal Justice released disturbing images taken at the last remaining fox fur farm in Quebec.
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Canadian Animal Law Conference 2022
This year, the Conference features an exciting in-person program with thought-provoking presentations by leading experts from around the world—including lawyers, scholars, politicians, scientists, and advocates.
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“Mutton Bustin’” Endangers Children & Sheep at the Manitoba Stampede
Young children and sheep are set to grapple and crash to the ground in “Mutton Bustin’” rodeo events at the Manitoba Stampede.
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Canada’s Ban on Dog Imports Will Leave Animals in Distress
CFIA to ban importing dogs for adoption from 107 countries, leaving animal rescues scrambling.
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Two Years Without Regan: Family Files Lawsuit Over Advocate’s Death
June 19 marked two years since the tragic death of Regan Russell, a compassionate animal advocate who was killed outside of the Fearmans Pork slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ontario.
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“Ag Gag” Laws
Animal Justice is working to stop the spread of dangerous “agricultural gag” (or “ag gag”) laws in Canada.
Keep ReadingMarineland Holds Dolphin Shows On Opening Weekend, Despite Criminal Charge
TORONTO—Animal Justice has filed a new complaint with Niagara Police after Marineland used dolphins in performances over the May long weekend, as it opened for the season in Niagara Falls. […]
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Animal Advocates Convicted After Exposing Porgreg Pig Farm Cruelty
Eleven animal advocates who exposed horrific cruelty on a Quebec pig farm have been convicted of break and enter and obstructing police by a Quebec judge.
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Thousands of Pigs Likely Suffocated from Poison Gas During Storm
Animal Justice is asking authorities to investigate after around 2,000 pigs were left to die at a HyLife factory farm near Kola, Manitoba, 300 kilometres west of Winnipeg.
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