Articles by Animal Justice
Toronto City Council Votes Against Appealing Shark Fin Ban
On February 21, 2012, by a majority vote of 39 to 3, Toronto City Council carried a Motion not to appeal Eng v City of Toronto, a decision of the […]
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Lions and Tigers and the Charter, Oh My!! (Part III)
This is part III of III on the use of animals for entertainment and the freedom of expression. Part I – Part II Consider the following…. Consider a by-law, let’s […]
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Lions and Tigers and the Charter, Oh My!! (Part II)
This is part II of III on the use of animals for entertainment and the freedom of expression Part I What the Courts Have Said…. Ontario municipal by-laws attempting to […]
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Lions and Tigers and the Charter, Oh My!! (Part I)
Backgrounder…. Exotic animals, including elephants, tigers, zebras, and bears, are commonly used in traveling circuses across North America. For the entertainment of humans, these animals face many instances of cruelty […]
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What is the MNR proposing? Concerns regarding the dismantling of regulatory oversight
The Ministry of Natural Resources (“MNR”) recently proposed a number of changes to various regulations under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, SO 1997, c 41 (“FWCA”). The changes reflect […]
Keep ReadingToronto Files Notice to Appeal Shark Fin Ruling
Animal Justice Canada applauds the City of Toronto for giving notice of their intent to appeal the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which struck down the […]
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CTA Upholds Air Canada’s Refusal to Ship Monkeys
After a long legal battle, the Canadian Transportation Agency (“CTA”) on December 20, 2012, upheld Air Canada’s decision to stop transporting non-human primates destined for research and experimentation. Background In […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Applauds CTA For Upholding Air Canada Monkey Transport Ban
In a decision released today, the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has upheld Air Canada’s decision to amend its Domestic and International Cargo Tariffs to stop shipping non-human primates destined for […]
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Ending Air Canada Monkey Transport
When Air Canada was unaware of their legal authority to stop shipping non-human primates destined for research and experimentation, Animal Justice Canada provided Air Canada with a legal analysis outlining how […]
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Animal Cruelty and the Freedom of Expression
It is said that a picture says 1,000 words. Indeed, an image can be the most effective way to communicate a message. But what happens when the pictures used expose […]
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Shark Fin By-law Struck Down: A Case Comment
On Friday November 30th, Justice Spence of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that the City of Toronto By-law No 12347-2011 (the “By-law”), which banned the possession, consumption and […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Urges Toronto to Appeal Shark Fin Ruling
Animal Justice Canada is urging Toronto to appeal a court ruling that strikes down the bylaw banning the sale, possession and consumption of shark fin products. Justice Spence of the […]
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Cruelty to Animals – Criminal Code Amendments: Before and After Bill S-203
It is no secret that Canada’s Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c C-46, anti-cruelty provisions are often criticized for being outdated and insufficient to properly protect Canada’s animals. The wording of […]
Keep ReadingOBA Animal Law Section Created
The Ontario Bar Association has announced the creation of an Animal Law section which will provide programs, news and advocacy opportunities for OBA members. For more information see: http://www.oba.org/En/Animal/ani_main/intro_en.aspx Animal […]
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