Animal Justice & Soi Dog Canada Challenge Dog Rescue Ban in Court
Animal Justice lawyers and Soi Dog Canada were in Federal Court fighting for dogs denied a second chance at life under Canada’s blanket dog rescue ban. The case challenges a 2022 CFIA policy that blocks dogs from over 100 countries from entering Canada for adoption—even when they’re healthy, vaccinated, and ready for loving homes.
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Victory! Canada Releases Bold Strategy to End Toxicity Testing on Animals
Canada’s new strategy to end toxicity testing on animals by 2035 is a milestone for animal welfare and the shift toward cruelty-free science—but without clear funding or accountability, progress risks falling short.
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Marineland Threatens to Kill 30 Surviving Belugas Unless Government Pays
Marineland is threatening to kill its 30 surviving belugas after Canada blocked a cruel export—governments must act now to save them before it’s too late.
Keep ReadingMedia Advisory: Animal Justice in Court to Fight Federal Dog Rescue Ban
Media AdvisoryOctober 7, 2025 OTTAWA—On Wednesday, October 8, Animal Justice and Soi Dog Canada—a rescue group helping stray dogs suffering from wars and other disasters in Asia—will be in Federal […]
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Animal Justice in Court to Challenge Canada’s Ban on International Dog Rescue
Canada was once a beacon of hope for dogs living on the streets and in shelters around the world. It’s time we opened our doors again. Animal Justice and Soi Dog Canada will tell a judge why the ban was unfair, and should be reconsidered.
Keep ReadingAfter Years of Neglect, Marineland’s Threat to Kill Surviving Belugas Is Outrageous
Media ReleaseFor Immediate Release TORONTO—Marineland’s threatening letter to the federal government comes across as a desperate attempt to rewrite history. In the letter, sent October 3, Marineland says it will […]
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Success! Canada Rejects Marineland Whale Export Permits
This decision protects Marineland whales from a dangerous transfer that would have condemned them to further suffering in another tiny tank overseas.
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Victory! Ontario Amends Illegal Penned Dog Hunting Licences
This is an important step that will help ensure that at the very least those engaged in this barbaric practice comply with the few laws on the books.
Keep ReadingOntario Agrees to Amend Penned Hunting Licences Following Animal Justice Lawsuit
TORONTO—In response to an Animal Justice lawsuit, the Ontario government has amended three penned dog hunting licences which appeared to permit illegal activity. The government has now agreed to amend […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Urges Edmonton Authorities to Monitor Canadian Finals Rodeo for Potential Animal Cruelty, Consider Cancelling Events
EDMONTON—National animal law organization Animal Justice is raising the alarm over several rodeo events taking place at the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) – events that may violate Alberta’s Animal Protection […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Applauds Federal Denial of Beluga Export Permits
OTTAWA—National animal law organization Animal Justice is applauding the federal government for acting in the best interests of the belugas at Marineland by denying permits to export all of the […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Urges CFIA to Rethink Ostrich Cull, Allow Independent Testing
EDGEWOOD, BC—Animal Justice is deeply troubled by reports that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is potentially moving ahead with a plan to kill around 400 ostriches at Universal Ostrich […]
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Sobeys’ Caged Hens: A Month of Action
With every new release and public action, we are drawing attention to Sobeys’ empty animal welfare claims and sending a clear message that cage cruelty has no place in Canadian grocery stores.
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