Articles by Animal Justice
Animal Transport
Canada animal transport laws condemn millions of animals to suffer and die.
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Animal Farming
Animals suffer horribly on Canadian farms, living and dying with few legal protections. It’s time for change.
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Fur Farms
Fur farming is still legal in Canada, despite bans in many countries around the world. Millions of animals are killed for their fur each year.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Urges Winnipeg to Scrap Pit Bull Ban & Reject Backyard Hens
WINNIPEG—National animal law organization Animal Justice will present to Winnipeg City Council today as the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks considers significant amendments to the Responsible […]
Keep ReadingRoyal Manitoba Winter Fair Cancels Cruel Pig & Calf Scrambles Following Opposition by Winnipeg Humane Society & Animal Justice
WINNIPEG- The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair has cancelled its upcoming pig and calf scramble events, just days before they were scheduled to take place. The move follows public outcry and […]
Keep ReadingWinnipeg Humane Society & Animal Justice Call on Feds to Make Good on Promise to Ban the Live Export of Horses for Slaughter
WINNIPEG, MB – The Winnipeg Humane Society and national animal law organization Animal Justice are calling for urgent action from Canada’s Minister of Agriculture to end the cruel shipment of […]
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How to Help Animals in Ukraine
Animal Justice stands in solidarity with the people and animals impacted by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Since Russia’s invasion, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been forced to […]
Keep ReadingMarineland Faces Criminal Charge Over Illegal Dolphin Shows, Following Animal Justice Legal Complaint
TORONTO – The Niagara Regional Police Service has charged Marineland with illegally using dolphins in performances at the aquarium. The criminal charge was laid after Animal Justice filed a legal complaint with […]
Keep ReadingAlberta Court of Appeal Confirms Need to Protect Animals from Violent Crimes
CALGARY—The Alberta Court of Appeal today confirmed the need for Canadian courts to protect animals from violent crimes when sentencing those who are found guilty of animal cruelty. The Court held […]
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Cows Violently Beaten at Organic Dairy Farm in BC
Animal Justice released shocking new video footage that shows a pattern of abuse and cruelty at an organic dairy farm in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The footage was shot in 2021 at Cedar Valley, an organic dairy farm, and was sent anonymously to Animal Justice.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Files Cruelty Complaint After Pigs Beaten Outside of Saskatchewan Slaughterhouse
MOOSE JAW, Saskatchewan—National animal law organization Animal Justice is calling for animal cruelty charges after a transport truck driver was caught on video violently striking pigs with a paddle outside […]
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TAKE ACTION: Ask Parliament to Pass Strong New Animal Laws
Canada urgently needs better federal laws protecting animals from abuse and suffering. But we’re finally beginning to see a shift in a positive direction. During Canada’s recent federal election, all […]
Keep ReadingComplaint Filed Over Potential Illegal Dolphin Performances At Marineland
TORONTO – Animal Justice has filed a legal complaint over dolphin performances taking place at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario. It has been a criminal offence since 2019 to use whales […]
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Canada Slaughtered 812 Million Animals in 2020
The Canadian meat industry slaughtered more than 812 million land animals for food in 2020, according to government slaughter statistics analyzed by Animal Justice.
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