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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 […]

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Toronto 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 […]

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Animal 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 […]

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Animal 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 […]

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OBA 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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Ontario Judge Hears Shark Fin By-Law Application

On November 5, 2012, Justice Spence of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice heard an application to strike downToronto’s By-Law No. 1247-2011, which bans the possession, sale and consumption of […]

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Animal Justice Shark Fin Motion to Intervene Dismissed

Justice Low of the Ontario Superior Court has dismissed Animal Justice Canada’s motion to intervene as a friend of the Court in defense of Toronto’s By-Law No. 1247-2011, which bans the […]

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Ontario Municipal Shark Fin Bans

When confusion over municipal jurisdiction threatened to thwart attempts to ban shark fins, members of Animal Justice Canada (Animal Justice) provided a legal opinion, advised members of City Council and […]

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