Articles by Kaitlyn Mitchell
Toxicity Testing Update: Bill S-5 Passes Committee Stage
As the bill moves through study and debate in the House of Commons, Animal Justice lawyers are working to bring in new restrictions on animal testing.
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Poisoning Ground Squirrels With Strychnine is Being Banned
Health Canada’s ban on products containing strychnine for use to kill Richardson’s ground squirrels does not go far enough.
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Animal Justice & Coyote Watch Canada File Application for Investigation of Illegal Coyote Hunting Contest
Animal Justice and Coyote Watch Canada have filed an application for the investigation of an illegal coyote hunting contest under Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights.
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3 Horses Collapse on Live Export Flight
The conditions of a December flight from Winnipeg to Japan were stressful, dangerous, and illegal.
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Government Petition e-4190: End the Live Export of Horses for Slaughter
Canadians are calling on the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food to finally end the live export of horses for slaughter.
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Speak Out Against Health Canada’s Proposal to Allow Cruel Poisons to Kill Wolves & Other Wildlife
Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that these poisons cause horrific suffering, the PMRA is proposing to continue allowing the use of strychnine and Compound 1080.
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Animals at Risk as Manitoba Considers Rolling Back Cosmetic Pesticide Restrictions
Rather than allowing for the use of more toxic pesticides, Manitoba should consider ways to strengthen its existing pesticide restrictions in order to protect our environment, as well as the well-being of both humans and animals.
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Horses & Compassionate People Speak Out Against Live Export
Today is the National Day to End Horse Exportation, and we brought our message to the Manitoba Legislative Building.
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Victory! Cruel Pig & Calf Scrambles Cancelled at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
After hearing from Animal Justice and the Winnipeg Humane Society, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair has called off the cruel events.
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Live Horse Exports to Japan on the Rise as Feds Delay Action on Promised Ban
In the last election campaign, the governing Liberals promised to ban the live export of horses for slaughter—a practice widely-condemned for its cruelty. This followed years of advocacy by groups […]
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