Articles by Animal Justice
Court Finds Manitoba Horse Exporter Not Guilty in Historic Private Animal Welfare Trial
WINNIPEG—A Manitoba court has found horse exporter Carolyle Farms not guilty of violating federal animal transport laws, in a rare private prosecution brought forward by Animal Justice—likely the first in […]
Keep ReadingSeven-city Launch of Egg-Scanning App Exposes Sobeys’ Cage-Free Failure
This weekend, Animal Justice is releasing EggSCANada, a free app that lets shoppers scan egg cartons to instantly see whether hens were confined in cages, with launch events scheduled in […]
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Travelling Wildlife Exhibit Cruelty: Alberta’s Failure to Protect Exotic Animals Used in Entertainment Displays
This “Wildlife Festival”, is promoted as a family-friendly, educational showcase of exotic animals. While it claims to prioritize education and rescue, the reality is far more troubling: animals subjected to stressful conditions and constant handling that raise serious concerns about their wellbeing.
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EggSCANada Launch Event: Exposing Sobeys Cage Cruelty
On March 28–29, Animal Justice supporters across the country will take part in the launch of our new app—EggSCANada. Together, we’ll introduce Canadians to a brand-new tool that reveals the truth behind the eggs on grocery store shelves.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice report uncovers more deaths, injuries, and law-breaking in Canada’s live horse export industry
WINNIPEG—A bombshell Animal Justice report reveals multiple horse deaths, collapses, and injuries linked to Canada’s live horse export trade, many of which do not appear in records held by the […]
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Cruel Cargo: New Report Reveals More Hidden Suffering in Horse Exports for Slaughter
New data from the Japanese government, obtained by Animal Justice and Japan-based Life Investigation Agency, reveals that horse exports for slaughter continue to cause a shocking number of injuries and deaths.
Keep ReadingMontreal Protesters to Unfurl Giant ‘Receipt of Cruelty’ at IGA
MONTREAL—A towering “Receipt of Cruelty” will be unfurled outside IGA Complexe Desjardins on Saturday, March 7, as protesters mark the 10th anniversary of Sobeys’ (which operates IGA in Quebec) pledge […]
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What It Takes to End Live Horse Export: Panel Recap
Animal Justice hosted a panel of movement leaders to discuss strategies to end the live export of horses from Canada to Japan for slaughter. The panel featured singer/songwriter Jann Arden, Kaitlyn Mitchell of Animal Justice, MP Alexandra Mendès, equine vet Dr. Pamela Corey, and equine photographer Sandy Sharkey.
Keep ReadingBotox maker confirms end to cruel testing on mice in Canada
TORONTO—AbbVie, the global pharmaceutical company behind Botox, has confirmed to Animal Justice that it’s stopped using animal-based testing for every batch of its anti-wrinkle products destined for consumers. This marks […]
Keep ReadingSt. Joseph’s Dog Experiment Review Ignores Core Concern About Ethics of Dog Testing
LONDON—Following today’s release of reviews by Western University’s Animal Care Committee (ACC), the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), and a separate group of researchers, Animal Justice wishes to reiterate […]
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ONLINE PANEL: What It Takes to End Live Horse Export
Our February Animal Justice panel brings together top leaders in the fight for horses. They will share the path forward and explain why your action is critical right now. Together, we can finally end live horse export for slaughter.
Keep ReadingRare private prosecution trial to proceed in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG—A landmark trial is set to proceed in Winnipeg on Thursday (Feb. 12). It will likely be the first time in Canadian history that a private prosecution involving farmed animals […]
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Toronto Mounted Police Authorized to Kill Horses
Animal Justice has uncovered disturbing Toronto Police Service policies that authorize officers to harm or kill Toronto mounted police horses in the field.
Keep ReadingFactory Farm Boy: Video Exposes Reality Behind Grocery Chain’s Egg Supply
TORONTO—A newly released Animal Justice undercover video documents the cruel conditions inside an Ontario egg farm that supplies Farm Boy grocery stores. The video shows tens of thousands of hens […]
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