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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It is no secret that Canada’s Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c C-46, anti-cruelty provisions are often criticized for being outdated and insufficient to properly protect Canada’s animals.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 […]
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 […]
Keep ReadingOntario 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 […]
Keep ReadingAnimal 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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Keep ReadingToronto Animal Services Bylaw Consultations
Municipal Licensing and Standards is proposing a series of amendments to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 349 Animals By-law. They are hoping to receive feedback on several proposed changes, as well […]
Keep ReadingOBA Animal Law Event Scheduled
Show your support for the proposed Ontario Bar Association animal law section by attending this exciting event. Register now at: http://www.cba.org/pd/details_en.aspx?id=ON_12ANI1127T. Once you have registered tell everyone you are attending on […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls for Burnbrae Farms False Advertising Inquiry
Animal Justice Canada calls upon Melanie L. Aiken, Commissioner of Competition, to conduct an inquiry into Burnbrae Farms Limited’s use of the term “Nestlaid” / “À l’ancienne” in the marketing of […]
Keep ReadingOSPCA Euthanasia Concerns Raised
Source: http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/animal-treatment-at-newmarket-ospca-questioned-1.937136 Questions are being raised about the treatment of animals at the Newmarket OSPCA after an MPP said that animals were being killed due to a ringworm outbreak. The comment […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls on PEI to Improve Animal Legislation
Animal Justice Canada (“Animal Justice”) is urging Prince Edward Island’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry (the “Department”) to increase its efforts to improve provincial animal welfare legislation. Despite commitments on behalf of […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Urges OSPCA to Inspect Shrine Circus
TORONTO – Animal Justice Canada (Animal Justice) is urging the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) to inspect travelling circuses in Ontario to ensure compliance with […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice to March in Veggie Pride Parade
Animal Justice Canada will be marching in this years Toronto Veggie Pride Parade scheduled for this Saturday June 2 from 12 Noon to 3:30PM. The parade starts at Yonge and […]
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