Animal Justice Calls for Cruelty Charges After Young Cow & 2 Horses Killed at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY—Animal Justice is calling for animal cruelty charges in response to the tragic but entirely preventable deaths of a young cow during a ”steer wrestling” event at the Calgary Stampede […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls on WestJet to End Support for Stampede Cruelty
CALGARY—As yet another edition of the controversial annual event gets underway, Animal Justice is calling on WestJet to end its sponsorship of the Calgary Stampede rodeo. Since 1986, over 100 […]
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Victory! Manitoba Stampede Cancels Mutton Bustin’ Rodeo Event
This event is not only abusive to the sheep, but also dangerous for the children.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Applies to Intervene in Marineland Sentencing
WELLAND—Animal Justice, Canada’s leading animal law organization, is seeking leave from the Provincial Offences Court to participate in the sentencing phase of Marineland’s recent conviction. The group has asked the Court to […]
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Calgary Stampede Rodeo: A Tradition of Torture
More than 100 animals have been killed since 1986 at the Calgary Stampede.
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No Jail Time for Activists, But Still No Justice for Pigs
Two animal advocates received 120 days of house arrest after their jail sentences were overturned—yet Excelsior Hog Farm continues to evade accountability.
Keep ReadingLive Horse Export Bombshell: Animal Justice Investigation Reveals Troubling Pattern of Illegal Shipments
EDMONTON—A groundbreaking investigation by Animal Justice and Japanese animal protection group Life Investigation Agency (LIA) has identified a disturbing pattern of legal violations in flying live horses from Canada to […]
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Flying Above the Law: Inside Canadian Horses’ Long Journey to Japan
For the first-time ever, Animal Justice has filmed start-to-finish flights of horses leaving Canada, and landing in Japan. The investigation shows a shocking pattern of lawlessness, with most journeys going well over the 28-hour time limit for transporting horses without food, water, or rest.
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Legal Battle: Animal Justice Back in Court to Challenge Animal-Killing Plastic Pollution
Animal Justice stands in court to defend animals against a decision favouring the plastic industry.
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Rejected: Ministry Refuses to Review Penned Dog Hunting
Despite public opposition, Ontario hasn’t backed away from a plan to expand the cruel bloodsport of penned dog hunting.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice in Court to Challenge Decision Favouring Plastics Industry
OTTAWA—Animal Justice is appearing before the Federal Court of Appeal to challenge a court decision that favoured the plastics industry, and undermined Canada’s efforts to regulate plastic products under the […]
Keep ReadingAppeal Victory: No Jail for Activists Who Exposed Cruelty at Excelsior Hog Farm
VANCOUVER—National animal law advocacy organization Animal Justice is pleased with a decision today from the British Columbia Court of Appeal, which overturned jail sentences for two animal advocates who participated […]
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Progress! Bill to Protect Elephants & Great Apes Passes Committee Study—but There’s Still Work To Be Done
Important legislation seeking to protect great apes and elephants in captivity is nearing the House of Commons, but big cats are still being left out.
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