Articles by Animal Justice

Alberta Mayor’s Suggestion That Residents Could Kill Feral Cats is Deeply Concerning

FORT SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA—Animal Justice, Canada’s leading national animal law organization, is appalled by Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gale Katchur’s comments made during a city committee meeting earlier this week. During a […]

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Student Animal Law Research Paper Contest 2024-25

The Student Conference will take place on Friday, September 27 2024 in the lead up to the Canadian Animal Law Conference, at the Toronto Metropolitan University in Toronto, Ontario.

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New Report Uncovers Horse Deaths During Air Exports to Japan, Contradicting CFIA Records

WINNIPEG—A shocking new report from Animal Justice uncovers multiple horse deaths linked to air exports from Canada to Japan for slaughter, directly contradicting records from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency […]

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Boogie the Monkey Should Be Removed from Ontario Roadside Zoo

TORONTO—Animal Justice, Canada’s leading animal law organization, is calling on animal welfare authorities to seize and rescue Boogie, a young macaque monkey who is confined at a roadside zoo in […]

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Save Boogie: Lonely Monkey Self Harms at Roadside Zoo

Boogie has been languishing for years at Bervie Zoo, and should be sent to a sanctuary right away.

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2024 Canadian Animal Law Conference Aims to Enlighten & Inspire

Join us September 27-29 at the Toronto Metropolitan University!

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CNE Veal Sandwich Contest Shelved After Public Outcry

TORONTO—The Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) was set to crown the winner of its Best Veal Sandwich contest on the CNE Celebrity Kitchen Stage. But following outcry from the community […]

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Complaint Launched After Manitoba Agriculture Refuses to Disclose Mink Farm Information

WINNIPEG—Animal Justice, Canada’s leading animal law organization, has launched a formal complaint with the province’s Ombudsman following Manitoba Agriculture’s refusal to disclose basic information about mink farms operating in the […]

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Court Halts Enforcement of Animal Protection Guidelines for Stun-Free Slaughter

Case highlights importance of fundamental values of both religious freedom and animal protection.

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Animal Justice Disappointed in Court Decision to Cease Enforcement of Guidelines Aimed at Protecting Animals Subject to Stun-Free Slaughter

MONTREAL – National animal law organization Animal Justice is disappointed in a Federal Court decision which grants an injunction to halt the enforcement of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) […]

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Animal Justice, Vancouver Humane Society Urge Police to Uphold Welfare Laws at Bull Riding Event

KELOWNA—National animal law organization Animal Justice and the Vancouver Humane Society have alerted police and the BC SPCA regarding possible violations of British Columbia’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act […]

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Witness Describes Deadly Milton Chicken Truck Rollover

MILTON—Animal Justice is urgently calling for an investigation by animal protection authorities following a tragic crash involving a transport truck carrying live chickens that rolled over on Highway 401 west […]

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