Articles by Scott Tinney
Victory! Toronto City Council Ends Backyard Hen Pilot Program
Toronto City Council has voted to shut down its UrbanHensTO pilot program after hearing from concerned citizens, infectious disease specialists, and animal protection groups, including Animal Justice.
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Dog Sledding Operation Loses Appeal, Court Finds Dogs Were Clearly In Distress
In a blow to the cruel dog sledding industry, Windrift Adventures has lost its challenge in the Ontario Divisional Court
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Victory! British Columbia Permanently Bans Many Rodenticides
The new regulation will prohibit the sale and use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in BC for all members of the public, and most commercial and industrial operations.
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Quebec Animal Welfare Regulation Bans Cat Declawing, Dog Tail Docking & Other Cosmetic Mutilations
Quebec’s “Regulation Respecting the Welfare and Safety of Domestic Animals and Equines” will spare pets from inherently cruel cosmetic mutilations.
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Animal Groups Call for Pest Control Act Amendments
Animal Justice, Animal Alliance of Canada, HSI/Canada, IFAW, and Wolf Awareness Inc. are calling on the government to amend federal legislation to protect both target and non-target animals from harm and suffering caused by inhumane pest control products.
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Toronto Votes to Expand Controversial Backyard Hen Pilot Program
Allowing the expansion of the UrbanHens TO program during a period of outbreak is as dangerous as it is illogical.
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Speak Up for Sled Dogs in Ontario Government Consultation
Note: consultation is now closed. Ontario is consulting the public on updates to animal welfare regulations that apply to outdoor dogs in the province. The proposed updates are extensive and […]
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8 Reasons Why Keeping Urban Chickens Is a Bad Idea
Urban (or backyard) chicken-keeping is becoming increasingly popular across Canada. Many people are drawn to the romanticized idea that keeping hens will help them become more self-sufficient, and eat more […]
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Appeal Court Agrees Animals Are Sentient Beings Who Deserve Protection
Animal Justice just helped achieve a groundbreaking new legal victory for animals. The Alberta Court of Appeal confirmed the need for Canadian courts to protect animals from violent crimes when […]
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Federal Authorities Take No Action Following Cruelty Complaint at Saskatchewan Slaughterhouse
Animal Justice submitted an animal cruelty complaint to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) and Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan based on shocking footage taken by local animal protection advocates […]
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Victory! Animal Justice Complaint Prompts Federal Action to Stop Misleading McDonald’s Ad Campaign
McDonald’s has stopped running a greenwashing ad campaign about its Quarter Pounder burger after an Animal Justice legal complaint prompted investigations by federal regulators. McDonald’s unveiled an ad campaign last […]
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Animal Protection Groups Blocked From Testifying About Federal Ag Gag Law
Parliament is considering a troubling federal ag gag law, yet animal protection organizations like Animal Justice have been blocked from testifying about how the proposed law would harm animals and […]
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Animal Justice Urges Provincial & Federal Government Action After 2 Calves Found Dead in Black Rock, Nova Scotia
Animal Justice is calling on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) and provincial authorities to investigate the suspicious deaths and disposal of two calves who were discovered by concerned citizens […]
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