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Take Action for Animals: Government Now Accepting Comments on Agriculture Policy
The federal, provincial, and territorial ministers of agriculture have just released the Calgary Statement, which outlines priorities for the next wave of agriculture policy. The government is now seeking feedback […]
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Public Comments Needed on Draft Code of Practice for Chickens Used for Eggs
By Anna Pippus, J.D., director of farmed animal advocacy for Animal Justice Cover photo by Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals. The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) has released its […]
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Company Sues Slaughterhouse For Selling Cancer-Containing Meat
A meat brand is suing a slaughtering facility for supplying it with meat from an animal who had cancer. The lawsuit claims damages of $725,867. The slaughterhouse had previously had […]
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B.C. Conservation Officer Kills Healthy Bear Cub
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is under fire again after reports that a conservation officer unnecessarily executed a healthy black bear cub. Tiana Jackson of Dawson Creek, B.C. reports that […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Statement on Earls’ “Humane” Beef Reversal
Today, Earls reversed its decision to source only “Certified Humane (TM)” beef from the United States, instead choosing to maintain a Canadian supply chain. This situation reflects a consumer desire […]
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Canadians Killed More Than 750 Million Animals For Food in 2015
Slaughter reports from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada reveal that we killed at least 750,409,569 land animals for food in 2015. This is an increase from previous years, mostly due to […]
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The Poultry Industry Treats Workers Like Disposable Commodities
A new OXFAM report takes aim at the human rights violations of the poultry industry. The report reveals many disturbing practices, including: Worker turnover can be as high as 100 […]
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Two Sentenced In Egg-Farm Human Trafficking Ring
Two men have been sentenced to prison for their role in smuggling Guatemalan teens into the U.S., forcing them to work on an egg farm while living in squalid conditions. […]
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Veal Calf Cruelty Conviction Reveals Shortcomings with Animal Protection Laws
Today, the Montreal SPCA announced that a former veal facility worker has been found guilty of animal cruelty under provincial law. The worker was sentenced to pay $4000 in fines […]
Keep ReadingFederal Complaint Filed Over Safeway “Certified Humane” Chicken Meat
VANCOUVER — National animal law organization Animal Justice has filed a false advertising complaint with the Competition Bureau and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency over Safeway’s “certified humane” chicken meat […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice’s Statement on Barn Fire That Killed 1000 Pigs
Yet another barn fire has broken out, this time killing 1000 pigs. The animals no doubt died in agony as they burned to death with no means of escape. An […]
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Delay in Dairy Cruelty Prosecution Sparks National Outcry
In June 2014, Canada’s largest dairy farm was exposed for shocking cruelty to animals. Footage secretly recorded by Mercy For Animals showed workers violently beating animals with their fists, boots, […]
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Vancouver Aquarium Files Lawsuit Against Documentary Filmmaker
Vancouver Aquarium has filed a lawsuit against Gary Charbonneau, the filmmaker behind Vancouver Aquarium Uncovered, which exposed cruelty and corruption at the aquarium. The notice of claim can be viewed […]
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GUEST POST: Are Ethical Vegans Protected From Discrimination in British Columbia?
Written by Alex Ciccone* In a recent blog post, Executive Director Camille Labchuk explained how a recent policy issued by the Ontario Human Rights Commission could protect vegans from facing […]
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