Dolphins Shows Ongoing at Marineland, Despite National Ban & Criminal Charge »
May 25, 2022Animal Justice has filed a new complaint with Niagara Police following a video showing that dolphins are still being used in performances.
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New Website Coming Soon »
May 17, 2022Please excuse the limited website functionality. Animal Justice is launching a new website in the coming weeks that will better tell our story, make it easier than ever to take action, will include new resources on pressing animal issues, and…
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Animal Advocates Convicted After Exposing Porgreg Pig Farm Cruelty »
May 16, 2022Eleven animal advocates who exposed horrific cruelty on a Quebec pig farm have been convicted of break and enter and obstructing police by a Quebec judge.
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Over 100 Charges Laid After 700 Captive Reptiles Found Dead or Suffering »
May 12, 2022A man in Edmonton is facing 126 animal cruelty charges after nearly 700 reptiles were allegedly found either dead or severely neglected in his home.
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How Animals Are Often Robbed of Motherhood »
May 7, 2022Robbing animals of their right to motherhood is an integral part of the business model of many animal-use industries.
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Manitoba Farmers Leave 2,000 Calves to Die in Inclement Weather »
May 6, 2022Animal Justice is calling on Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary Officer to investigate.
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Thousands of Pigs Likely Suffocated from Poison Gas During Storm »
May 5, 2022Animal Justice is asking authorities to investigate after around 2,000 pigs were left to die at a HyLife factory farm near Kola, Manitoba, 300 kilometres west of Winnipeg. After news of the mass deaths came to light from concerned citizens,…
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CHARGES DROPPED: First of the ‘Excelsior 4’ Walks Free »
May 5, 2022The Crown has dropped the charges against one of the four animal rights advocates who blew the whistle on cruelty at Excelsior Hog Farm in BC.
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Canada Slaughtered 825 Million Animals in 2021 »
May 4, 2022The Canadian meat industry slaughtered more than 825 million land animals for food in 2021, according to government slaughter statistics analyzed by Animal Justice.
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Octopus Factory Farms Would Be a Global Animal Welfare Disaster »
May 3, 2022Scientific experts have concluded that octopuses are sentient beings and that it is impossible to farm them in a way that doesn’t compromise their welfare.
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Winnipeg City Council Votes No to Backyard Chickens »
April 29, 2022Winnipeg City Council met yesterday to consider amendments to the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw.
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1 Million+ Birds Killed on Canadian Farms Amid Bird Flu Outbreaks »
April 29, 2022As bird flu continues to ravage farms across the country, factory farmed birds are paying the ultimate price.
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Progress: Ontario Updates Rules for Outdoor Dogs »
April 26, 2022New regulations improve standards for shelter, food, water, and types of tethers used on dogs kept outdoors.
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Notorious Reptile Zoo Backs Down In St. Catharines… Again »
April 25, 2022Reptilia has withdrawn its application for a by-law exemption following objections from residents and animal protection groups!
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Guide to Countering Greenwashing in the Meat Industry »
April 22, 2022This guide to greenwashing is designed to help you understand what some of the unregulated marketing terms mean and how you can effectively counter them in conversation with others.
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6 Reasons to Never Support Private Zoos & Traveling Exotic Animal Exhibits »
April 21, 2022Lizards, snakes and tortoises don’t want to be selfie props.
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Canadians Care About Animals – Our Laws Should Catch Up »
April 15, 2022The results highlight the disconnect between public opinion and where Canada stands with legislation.
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4 Reasons to NEVER Buy a Bunny as an Easter Gift »
April 13, 2022Tragically, many of the rabbits are abandoned in the weeks after Easter, once families begin to realize that caring for a rabbit is a major commitment.
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NEW VIDEO: Orca Kiska Bashes Body Against Tank Wall »
April 12, 2022Isolated orca Kiska is still self-harming at Marineland.
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Toronto Votes to Expand Controversial Backyard Hen Pilot Program »
April 12, 2022Allowing the expansion of the UrbanHens TO program during a period of outbreak is as dangerous as it is illogical.
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Animal Justice’s 2022 Canadian Animal Law Conference is Back in Person »
April 7, 2022Save the date! The fourth annual Canadian Animal Law Conference will take place from September 16-18, 2022, at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. The Conference kicks off with our Student Conference, a day dedicated to giving law students…
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What Happened to Havana & Havok? Transferred Beluga Deaths Investigated »
April 5, 2022This unfolding tragedy underscores the need for urgent action to protect the health and well-being of animals still held captive at Marineland.
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Dozens of Dogs Rescued Following Dog Sledding Operation Closure »
April 4, 2022A Quebec dog sledding operation has shut down and nearly 100 dogs are now with loving families or are up for adoption at animal shelters.
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NEW: Stay Updated on Canadian Animal Law News with the Brooks Animal Law Digest »
April 4, 2022It’s now easier than ever to stay informed on the latest developments in animal law in Canada, thanks to the new Canada Edition of the Brooks Animal Law Digest. The Canada Edition of the Brooks Animal Law Digest is a…
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How the Bird Flu Outbreak Threatens Animals Across Canada »
April 1, 2022Animal Justice is concerned that there may be culls of tens of thousands of birds as the H5N1 virus continues to spread, but birds on factory farms may not be the only victims.
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Victory! Cruel Pig & Calf Scrambles Cancelled at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair »
March 25, 2022After hearing from Animal Justice and the Winnipeg Humane Society, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair has called off the cruel events.
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Student Animal Law Research Paper Contest 2022 »
March 23, 2022Animal Justice is pleased to be hosting the Student Research Paper Contest for the third year in a row! The contest offers cash prizes and a presentation spot at the next Canadian Animal Law Conference for the top three winners…
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New Senate Bill Strikes Blow Against Wild Animal Captivity in Canada »
March 22, 2022An exciting new bill introduced today in the Canadian Senate takes aim at the zoo industry, and would help protect many species of wild animals from suffering in captivity. Bill S-241, also known as The Jane Goodall Act, was introduced…
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Live Horse Exports to Japan on the Rise as Feds Delay Action on Promised Ban »
March 22, 2022In 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 including Animal Justice, the Winnipeg Humane Society, and the Canadian…
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Quebec Will Ban All Pet Cosmetic Mutilations »
March 17, 2022The Quebec government plans to ban all non-essential cosmetic procedures on companion animals by this summer, including cat declawing, tail docking, ear cropping, and debarking. The province is currently drafting this exciting legislation, which will make Quebec the first province…
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Cruel Pig & Calf Scrambles Should be Cancelled at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair »
March 15, 2022Update – March 25, 2022: The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair cancelled its cruel pig and calf “scrambles” just days before they were set to take place, after Animal Justice and the Winnipeg Humane Society, with the support of the Brandon…
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New Bill Could Phase Out Toxicity Tests on Animals in Canada »
March 12, 2022Canada’s federal government has introduced an exciting new bill that could end some of the worst and most painful forms of animal experimentation. Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act is currently working its way through the…
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Vancouver Aquarium & Greater Vancouver Zoo Under Investigation for Animal Cruelty »
March 11, 2022Authorities are investigating the Vancouver Aquarium and Great Vancouver Zoo for animal cruelty, after the Vancouver Humane Society filed a report concerning poor conditions at the facilities. In 2022, the Vancouver Humane Society released shocking footage from the Zoo and…
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12 Women Animal Lawyers Who Are Changing the Game in 2022 »
March 8, 2022The field of animal law has grown exponentially in Canada over the past decade. Animal law has grown from a small and largely unknown area of practice into a respected area of the law that only continues to gain recognition and momentum, thanks…
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Speak Up for Sled Dogs in Ontario Government Consultation »
March 2, 2022Note: 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 long overdue, covering topics from grooming and nail care to…
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How to Help Animals in Ukraine »
March 1, 2022Animal Justice stands in solidarity with the people and animals impacted by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Since Russia’s invasion, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been forced to flee to neighbouring countries in search of safety—many desperately trying…
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Animal Justice Sues Ontario to Stop Coyote Killing Contest »
February 24, 2022Animal Justice, The Fur-Bearers, and Coyote Watch Canada are suing the Ontario government over its decision to allow a coyote hunting contest to take place throughout the month of February. In a lawsuit filed in Superior Court on Thursday, February…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Ag Gag Laws in Canada »
February 22, 2022Today is Canada’s Agriculture Day, a day when many people celebrate how our food is produced. While Canada is well-known for growing crops like wheat, pulses, and legumes, the country is also heavily engaged in animal agriculture—where gentle cows, pigs,…
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Coyote Killing Contest Appears to Violate Ontario’s Hunting Law »
February 17, 2022Animal Justice is sounding the alarm over a coyote hunting contest taking place throughout the month of February. The annual contest, held by Chesher’s Outdoor Store near Belleville, Ontario, includes thousands of dollars in cash and prizes for contest participants…
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Egg Farmers of Ontario Confirms 52,000 Hens Killed Off Because They’re Not Profitable »
February 15, 2022Egg Farmers of Ontario has quietly changed its website after shocking footage released on TikTok showed a trucker hauling away 52,000 hens, who were killed off en masse on an Ontario egg farm. These hens were victims of on-farm “depopulation”—where…
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Animal Justice Reiterates Call for Investigation After Yet Another Marineland Beluga Dies in United States »
February 14, 2022Connecticut-based Mystic Aquarium has confirmed that another beluga whale transferred to the facility from Ontario-based Marineland has died. Another beluga is gravely ill, though Mystic has not confirmed whether that animal is also one of the five who were recently…
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First-Ever National Bill to Ban Fur Farms Introduced in Canada »
February 12, 2022Member of Parliament Nathaniel Erskine-Smith just introduced groundbreaking legislation in the House of Commons to outlaw all fur farms in Canada. On February 9, 2022, Erskine-Smith, a Liberal MP from Beaches—East York, tabled Bill C-247, the Act to Prohibit Fur…
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Reptilia Zoo Withdraws Application for Exemption to Open in St. Catharines, Ontario »
February 10, 2022Reptilia, a private zoo chain notorious for displaying exotic reptiles and using them at mobile live performances as party props, has withdrawn its application for an exemption to animal keeping by-laws which would allow it open a location in St.…
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8 Reasons Why Keeping Urban Chickens Is a Bad Idea »
February 8, 2022Note: public consultations for Winnipeg and Toronto are now closed. 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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Winnipeg Mulling Important Bylaw Changes to Protect Dogs & Exotic Animals »
February 4, 2022Proposed new bylaw changes in Winnipeg are drawing attention from animal protection groups, the pet industry, and compassionate citizens across Canada. Much has gone on since our last blog explaining the bylaw review, and how it can help Winnipeg’s companion…
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Animal Justice Offers Cash Reward for Info About Mass Killings on Farms »
January 22, 2022Animal Justice is looking for answers and is offering a reward for inside information, after a viral TikTok video showed a truck driver supposedly hauling away 52,000 dead chickens who were killed on a southern Ontario egg farm. In the…
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End Cow & Calf Separation in NFACC Dairy Code »
January 20, 2022Note: The survey is now closed There’s an important opportunity to speak up against some of the worst cruelty in the dairy industry—including the heartbreaking practice of separating baby calves from their mothers. We encourage you to have your say…
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Animal Justice Represents Animals in Supreme Court Case on Public Interest Standing »
January 15, 2022Animal Justice just gave animals a voice at the Supreme Court of Canada, in an important case on public interest standing. The case could set a precedent for when and how animals and advocacy organizations can bring cases before the…
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Health Canada Considering Immediate Ban on Strychnine to Poison Ground Squirrels »
January 11, 2022Health Canada is conducting an external review of its decision to phase out the use of products containing strychnine to kill Richardson’s ground squirrels over the course of three years rather than banning them immediately. The move comes after Animal Justice…
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Victory! Toronto City Council Rejects Reptile Zoo Proposal »
December 23, 2021A reptile zoo has been blocked from opening in Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre after city councillors heard concerns from scientists, community members, and animal protection groups—including Animal Justice and our supporters. Reptilia, which already operates reptile zoos in nearby Vaughan and…
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Paw & Order Podcast Wraps Up After 4 Seasons »
December 23, 2021Animal Justice released the final episode of its popular Paw & Order podcast this month. After four seasons and 91 episodes, hosts Camille Labchuk, Peter Sankoff, and Jessica Scott-Reid said goodbye to listeners in a grand finale episode. Paw &…
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Marineland Faces Criminal Charge For Illegal Cetacean Shows »
December 13, 2021Marineland has been charged under the federal Criminal Code for forcing cetaceans to perform in shows for entertainment, following a legal complaint filed by Animal Justice. Since 2019, it has been a criminal offence to force whales and dolphins to…
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Marineland Is Under Investigation Over Dolphin Shows That May Be Illegal »
December 10, 2021Marineland is being investigated by the Ontario police after the lawyers at Animal Justice filed a legal complaint over concerns that the marine park’s dolphin performances violate the Criminal Code. In 2019, Canada outlawed the captivity of whales and dolphins.…
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New Comic Highlights Ag Gag Laws in Canada »
December 10, 2021Petroglyph Comics—a social justice comic studio—recently released an important new comic strip featuring Canadian ag gag laws, in an effort to explain what these dangerous laws do in a way that is accessible to the public. Ag gag laws are…
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Appeal Court Agrees Animals Are Sentient Beings Who Deserve Protection »
December 8, 2021Animal 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 sentencing animal abusers—stating that animals are sentient beings who can…
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ACT NOW: Time for Feds to Act on Promise to End Horse Cruelty »
December 7, 2021In the dark of night on December 5, 2021, with temperatures dropping to a bone chilling -36 degrees celsius with the windchill, truckloads of horses arrived at the Winnipeg airport to be shipped to Japan. After a lengthy four to five…
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Federal Authorities Take No Action Following Cruelty Complaint at Saskatchewan Slaughterhouse »
November 23, 2021Animal 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 with Regina Animal Save on October 24, 2021. The footage…
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#Voiceless4AnimalJustice 2021 Raises $36K for Animals »
November 10, 2021We just wrapped up our fourth annual #Voiceless4AnimalJustice campaign, and once again, we’re so pleased that it was a smashing success for animals thanks to the support of our amazing community. On November 6, supporters from coast-to-coast took a 24-hour…
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SHOCKING: Footage Shows Cows Violently Beaten at Organic Dairy Farm in BC »
November 5, 2021Animal Justice is releasing shocking new video footage that shows a pattern of abuse and cruelty at an organic dairy farm in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The footage was shot in 2021 at Cedar Valley, an organic dairy farm, and was…
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5 Spooky Industries That Are a Living Nightmare for Animals »
October 30, 2021Halloween is just around the corner. Many people will be getting into the spooky spirit by watching scary movies, carving pumpkins, and dressing up in costumes. But for animals used for food and fur, their life is a living nightmare—no…
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TAKE ACTION: Ask Parliament to Pass Strong New Animal Laws »
October 28, 2021Canada urgently needs better federal laws protecting animals from abuse and suffering. But we’re finally beginning to see a shift in a positive direction. During Canada’s recent federal election, all the political parties made animal protection a policy priority for…
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Recap: Learnings from the Third Annual Canadian Animal Law Conference »
October 15, 2021Guest post from journalist Jessica Scott-Reid The third annual Canadian Animal Law Conference, presented by Animal Justice, was once again held online this year, and was attended by hundreds of legal professionals, animal advocates, students, educators, journalists and more, from around…
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Animals Were on the Agenda in the 2021 Federal Election »
September 21, 2021Canadians went to the polls on September 20, and for the first time in history, animal protection played a major role in the recent federal election. As usual, Animal Justice issued endorsements, surveyed parties about their animal policies, and saw…
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Animal Justice Pushes for Answers Following Death of Beluga Exported from Canada »
August 27, 2021Animal Justice is urging Canadian officials to investigate after a young beluga whale died less than three months after being exported from Marineland in Ontario, Canada. In 2019, we learned that Connecticut-based Mystic Aquarium intended to import five belugas from…
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Use Your Vote for Animals This Federal Election! »
August 26, 2021Canadians will go to the polls and vote in a federal election on September 20, 2021. Once again, Animal Justice will be putting animal protection issues on the election agenda, and will help ensure animal champions are elected to office…
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Proposed Winnipeg Bylaw Changes Would Make City a Leader in Animal Protection »
August 24, 2021Note: View updated blog post here. The City of Winnipeg is proposing a host of exciting new rules aimed at protecting companion animals and wildlife. The proposals are part of the City’s review of its Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, and…
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Animal Justice Files Complaints Over Horse Mistreatment, Abuse & Death at Alberta Chuckwagon Events »
August 23, 2021Animal Justice is calling on the Alberta SPCA to investigate multiple instances of animal abuse at Alberta rodeos in July. Chuckwagon racing is an inherently dangerous activity for the horses involved, and animal protection advocates are opposed to these risky and…
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Animal Justice Granted Intervenor Status in Supreme Court Case on Public Interest Standing »
August 20, 2021Animal Justice has been granted leave to intervene in a Supreme Court of Canada case could affect how animals and animal advocates access the justice system. In order for a case to be heard in court, an individual or organization…
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Animal Justice Files Cruelty Complaint After Baby Pigs Die in Truck Crash »
August 12, 2021Animal Justice is calling for an animal cruelty investigation after a transport truck full of baby pigs skidded off of the road into a ditch on Concession 4 Walpole, just outside of Haldimand County, Ontario on the morning of July…
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Victory! Animal Justice Complaint Prompts Federal Action to Stop Misleading McDonald’s Ad Campaign »
August 9, 2021McDonald’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 fall that attempted to re-brand the Quarter Pounder burger as…
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Animal Justice Seeks Intervener Status In Supreme Court Case About Public Interest Standing »
July 30, 2021Animal Justice is seeking leave to intervene in a Supreme Court of Canada case that could have important implications for access to justice in cases involving animals and animal advocates. To launch a lawsuit, a person or an organization must…
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Animal Justice Files Cruelty Complaint Over Lonely, Listless Marineland Orca »
July 28, 2021Animal Justice has filed a formal animal cruelty complaint with provincial authorities, requesting an investigation into the apparent suffering of Kiska, the last surviving orca at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Two heartbreaking videos of Kiska were recently released by…
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Federal MP Introduces Motion to Defund the Meat Industry »
July 23, 2021Meat is not green. That’s why a Member of Parliament recently introduced a groundbreaking motion in House of Commons, calling on the federal government to tackle the major role that industrial animal agriculture plays in the climate crisis. Paul Manly,…
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Animal Justice Calls for Investigation After Hundreds of Animals Die in Heatwave at BC Exotic Pet Store »
July 15, 2021Animal Justice is asking authorities to investigate an exotic pet store in British Columbia for violations of federal and provincial animal protection laws, after hundreds of reptiles and rodents died in the recent heat wave that hit that province. The…
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Victory! Canada Goose Goes Fur-Free »
June 25, 2021In a stunning victory for animals, luxury outerwear company Canada Goose just announced that it plans to go entirely fur-free by the end of 2022. This is a huge blow to the dwindling fur industry, and more proof that there…
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Federal “Ag Gag” Bill Could Punish Negligent Farmers After Amendments at Committee »
June 22, 2021A legislative committee studying the proposed federal agricultural gag, or “ag gag”, law has amended the bill in response to concerns raised by Animal Justice and other animal protection groups, legal scholars, and even the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”). …
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Animal Protection Groups Blocked From Testifying About Federal Ag Gag Law »
June 17, 2021Parliament 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 unfairly punish people who speak out against routine abuse on…
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Animal Justice Urges Provincial & Federal Government Action After 2 Calves Found Dead in Black Rock, Nova Scotia »
May 31, 2021Animal 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 just a few steps off of a rural road in…
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Student Animal Law Research Paper Contest 2021 »
May 28, 2021Animal Justice is pleased to be hosting the Student Research Paper Contest again this year! The contest is designed to encourage student scholarship on the growing field of animal law, and support students who have done outstanding research into the…
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New Report Questions Biosecurity as Justification for Ag Gag Laws »
May 21, 2021Animal Justice is releasing a new report examining disease outbreaks on Canadian farms, called Animal Advocates or Animal Agriculture? Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity Failures on Farms. Based on data compiled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) which monitors and…
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Kangaroo Dies from Injuries After Escaping from Papanack Zoo »
May 10, 2021A kangaroo named Willow has died after escaping from Papanack Park Zoo and being injured in a road incident. Papanack Zoo is a roadside zoo located just east of Ottawa, and is notorious for longstanding allegations of animal cruelty and…
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Canada Slaughtered 812 Million Animals in 2020 »
May 1, 2021The Canadian meat industry slaughtered more than 812 million land animals for food in 2020, according to government slaughter statistics analyzed by Animal Justice.
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Prison Goat Farm Plans Put On Hold After Public Outcry »
April 27, 2021The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) recently announced it was temporarily halting plans for a factory goat farm operation slated to open in spring 2021 at the Joyceville and Collins Bay federal prisons in Kingston, Ontario. This pilot project faced…
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Strengthening Canada’s Environmental Protection Law an Important Opportunity to Protect Lab Animals From Needless Suffering »
April 16, 2021One of Canada’s most important environmental laws, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (“CEPA”) is more than 20 years old and past due for a revamp. Nearly four years after the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable…
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Not Guilty! Animal Advocate Acquitted of Criminal Charge for Filming Inside Fur Farms »
April 8, 2021Animal advocate Malcolm Klimowicz has been acquitted of the criminal offence of break and enter for entering a fur farm without permission, and filming suffering minks trapped inside tiny wire cages. The acquittal comes after a multi-day trial held online,…
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Animal Justice Seeks Leave to Intervene in Alberta Animal Cruelty Sentence Appeal »
March 30, 2021Animal Justice is seeking leave to intervene before the Alberta Court of Appeal in a case about sentences for the criminal offence of animal cruelty. In the case, R v Chen, the individual pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering after…
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Ontario Fur Farm Convicted of Animal Cruelty After Undercover Exposé »
March 30, 2021Millbank Fur Farm, a mink factory fur farm near Guelph, Ontario, has been convicted and fined for violating Ontario’s animal protection laws. The fur farm pleaded guilty in March, 2021 to failing to comply with standards of animal care, and…
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Manitoba Proposes Ag Gag Bill to Silence Protestors & Keep Farmed Animal Suffering Hidden »
March 12, 2021On March 10, 2021, the Manitoba government finally pulled back the curtain and revealed the contents of its ag gag (aka “agricultural gag”) bill. Bill 62, the Animal Diseases Amendment Act, would restrict peaceful protests outside of slaughterhouses and conceal…
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Animal Justice Files Legal Challenge to Strike Down Ontario “Ag Gag” Law »
March 9, 2021Animal Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging the Ontario government over a troubling “ag gag” (agricultural gag) law that was passed last year to cover up animal cruelty at farms, slaughterhouses, and transport. This is the first lawsuit to challenge…
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11 Women Animal Lawyers Who Are Changing the Game in 2021 »
March 8, 2021The field of animal law has made tremendous strides in the past decade. What was previously seen as just an idea has now been transformed into a respected area of the law that is taught in schools and taken seriously…
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EXPOSED: Live Horse Exports to Japan Covered on CTV W5 »
March 1, 2021CTV’s investigative affairs show W5 aired a program on February 27 exposing the horrors of Canada’s shameful and secretive live horse export trade. The horse meat industry ships thousands of gentle draft horses to Japan each year from airports in…
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Health Canada Says it Will Continue to Ignore Pain & Suffering Caused by Poisons Used to Kill Wolves, Coyotes, & Bears »
February 10, 2021Each year in Canada, hundreds of animals—including companion dogs and endangered species—suffer agonizing deaths after being poisoned by pesticides intended to kill wolves, coyotes, and black bears. Strychnine, Compound 1080, and sodium cyanide are indiscriminate poisons that cause unimaginable pain and…
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Speak Up! PEI Survey Asks for Public Input on Animal Protection Laws »
February 9, 2021Calling all Prince Edward Islanders—and other compassionate Canadians, too! Here’s your chance to encourage stronger animal protection laws in PEI. PEI is currently seeking public input on the state of animal welfare and protection laws in the province. The Animal…
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Take Action: Tell Canada to Close All Fur Farms »
January 21, 2021Updated January 24, 2022 Most people already know that fur farming is unnecessary, cruel to animals, and contaminates the environment. But a new, looming health threat posed by mink farms is making it even more urgent for Canada to outlaw…
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Update: Marineland Belugas Too Sick to be Transferred to U.S. »
January 15, 2021On August 28, 2020, the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”) issued a permit to Mystic Aquarium, allowing it to import five beluga whales from Marineland in Ontario. Although Animal Justice and other animal protection groups continue to have concerns…
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Groups Call on Canada to Stop the Cruel & Irresponsible Poisoning of Wolves, Coyotes, & Black Bears »
December 16, 2020Thoughts of the Canadian wilderness in wintertime bring to mind scenes of beauty and tranquility. Holiday cards are adorned with images of snow-covered trees and majestic animals like reindeer, snowy owls, wolves, and bright red cardinals. Yet it is in…
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Companion Animals in Condos: Ontario Creates New Rules for Disputes »
December 11, 2020Companion animals are family members, too. But all too often, people are surprised to find restrictive pet rules in condo buildings and rental housing. Although it’s generally illegal to include a “no pet” clauses in a lease, condo buildings are…
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Law Students at UBC Open Canada’s First Animal Law Clinic »
December 9, 2020Canada’s first-ever animal law clinic opened this fall, created by students at the University of British Columbia’s Allard School of Law. The exciting new initiative will help low-income people who need assistance with animal law matters, including “dangerous” dog cases,…
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Authorities Shut Down Brome Lake Ducks Ltd. Slaughterhouse for Cruelty to Ducks »
December 8, 2020On September 4, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) suspended the licence of Brome Lake Ducks Ltd., a duck slaughterhouse in Asbestos, Quebec. The CFIA stated that Brome Lake Ducks had illegally abused ducks by failing to comply with…
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Ontario Responds to Undercover Footage of Pig Farm Abuse By Banning Hidden-Camera Exposés »
December 6, 2020On December 5, 2020 Ontario brought its ag gag laws in effect—just days after Animal Justice released undercover footage of violent animal abuse and filthy conditions at a pig factory farm in Putnam, Ontario. In June of this year, Ontario…
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