Articles by Shannon Nickerson

Public Consultation: End Toxicity Tests on Animals as Quickly as Possible

Amending important regulations will eliminate unnecessary toxicity testing on animals and phase it out altogether by 2035 at the latest.

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Victory! House of Commons Passes Bill That Will End Toxicity Tests on Animals

Toxicity testing is one of the cruellest forms of animal research. Bill S-5 requires the government to support and start using cruelty-free alternatives to animal testing.

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Animal Justice Calls for Investigation Over False Claims in Edmonton Valley Zoo’s Funding Request

City officials are considering whether to investigate the zoo after CAZA couldn’t substantiate the zoo’s claims that it needed city funding to meet zoo accreditation requirements.

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Beluga & Dolphin Die at Marineland

Three animals have died at the marine park in the past two months.

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Success! Toronto City Council Votes to End Backyard Hen Pilot Program

Urban hen programs can harm animals and are a risk to public health.

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Legislation to Ban Cosmetic Animal Testing Introduced in Parliament

The Canadian government introduced legislation that would finally ban the testing of cosmetics on animals as well as the sale of animal-tested cosmetics!

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Huge Quebec Pig Slaughterhouse is Shutting Down

Slaughterhouses are a nightmare for animals and workers alike.

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