Articles by Animal Justice

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.

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Marineland 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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Guide to Countering Greenwashing in the Meat Industry

This guide to greenwashing is designed to help you understand what some of the unregulated marketing terms mean and how you can effectively counter them in conversation with others.

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Companion Animals

Companion animals are family, but they need stronger legal protections.

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Hunting & Trapping

Animal Justice is working to stop cruel hunting practices and ban wildlife trapping.

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Wild Animals

Canada prides itself on our majestic and varied wildlife, yet wild animals often lack even basic protections from cruelty.

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