Articles by Shannon Nickerson
Bill to Ban Live Horse Exports Clears House of Commons Committee
This important bill is one step closer to becoming law.
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Justice for Horses: Live Exporter Faces First Appearance in Court
Animal Justice laid a federal charge against the exporter to seek justice for horses after authorities failed to enforce animal transport laws.
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Victory! Animal Justice Defeats Ontario Ag Gag Law in Court
One of the biggest wins for animals in Canadian legal history.
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Bill to Ban Elephant & Great Ape Captivity Passes First Senate Vote—Let’s Add Big Cats!
Big cats need protection, too.
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Animal Justice Urges Whole Foods to Drop Cruel Caviar
The opulent garnish is not with the price of animal suffering.
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11 Women Animal Lawyers Who Are Changing the Game in 2024
Animal Justice is paying tribute to 11 incredible women animal lawyers in Canada who are actively using the law to build a more compassionate future for animals.
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Animal Justice Testifies at Parliament to Ban Live Horse Exports for Slaughter
Let’s protect horses from being flown to their deaths overseas.
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Animal Justice Charges Live Horse Exporter for Animal Transport Violations Over Shipment to Japan
The charge stems from a shipment of live horses that exceeded the legal time limit for transport to Japan, during which three horses collapsed on the flight.
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Canada’s Lack of Fish Protection Laws Explained
Fishes have nervous systems that feel pain and distress, yet they lack legal protections to shield them from widespread physical and mental harm.
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New Footage: BC Trapper Uses Dead Horse As Trapline Bait
Animal Justice is calling for an investigation.
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Progress! Bill to End Live Horse Exports for Slaughter Passes Crucial Vote
Canada is one step further toward protecting horses from the cruelty of the live export trade.
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New Data: Millions of Mice, Fishes, Cows & Dogs Suffered in Canadian Labs in 2022
These animals endured a real-life nightmare in the name of science.
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Legal Showdown: Animal Justice Fights Canada’s Dog Rescue Ban
Canada’s ban on importing rescue dogs from over 100 countries is cruel and misguided.
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Notorious Dog Sled Facility Loses Defamation Case
A win for animals and free speech, and a blow against the dog sledding industry.
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