Victory for Transparency in Canada’s Live Horse Export Industry
Animal Justice secured an important victory against the live horse export industry after an exporter tried to hide records.
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Why the Fight to Ban Cages Benefits Animal Protection
Campaigns to ban cage confinement are not about endorsing “better” forms of cruelty. Instead, they expose the brutal reality of industrial animal agriculture. They can drive incremental, yet significant, changes that reduce the pain and misery of millions of animals.
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Victory! Ontario Bans Cat Declawing, Dog Ear Cropping & Debarking
Historic win! Ontario is finally banning cat declawing, dog debarking, and ear cropping. It’s a massive victory for companion animals.
Keep ReadingDozens of Belugas Still at Risk as Canada’s Marineland Begins Transfers
TORONTO—As Marineland reportedly readies to move six beluga whales to U.S. aquariums, Animal Justice, Canada’s leading national animal law organization, remains deeply concerned about Marineland’s continued lack of transparency and the risk […]
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Animal Justice in Court to Defend Quebec Fur Farming Lawsuit
A lawsuit was filed by Animal Justice and the Fur-Bearers against the Quebec government for failing to take necessary measures to stop fur farming cruelty—even after they recognized it likely violates Quebec’s animal welfare laws.
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Animal Justice devant les tribunaux pour défendre sa poursuite contre l’élevage d’animaux à fourrure au Québec
Une poursuite a été intentée par Animal Justice et The Fur-Bearers contre le gouvernement du Québec pour son omission de prendre les mesures nécessaires pour mettre fin à la cruauté de l’élevage d’animaux à fourrure — et ce, même après avoir reconnu que cette pratique enfreint probablement les lois québécoises sur le bien-être animal.
Lire la suiteTragic Fire Deaths of Thousands of Pigs Show Need for Reform
TORONTO—Animal Justice, Canada’s leading animal law organization, is deeply saddened by the deaths of thousands of pigs in a barn fire in Simcoe, Ontario, a tragedy which underscores the urgent […]
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Horse Seriously Injured in Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Race Crash
A horse was seriously injured in the Calgary Stampede’s 2026 chuckwagon races—another reminder that cruel rodeo and chuckwagon events need to end.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls for End to Chuckwagon Racing After Horse Seriously Injured at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY—Animal Justice, Canada’s leading national animal law advocacy organization, is renewing its call for an end to chuckwagon racing after a horse was seriously injured during the event at the […]
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Authorities Investigating Calgary Stampede Rodeo After Cowboy Hits Horse in Head
Authorities are investigating after Animal Justice filed a legal complaint over a rodeo participant hitting a horse in the head at a Calgary Stampede bronc riding rodeo event.
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Sobeys Puts Profits Over Public Safety: Grocery Giant Refuses to Meet After Dangerous Calgary Protest Incident
According to reports, a vehicle came within mere feet of striking several peaceful demonstrators, sparking an investigation by the Calgary Police Service.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls for Investigation After Horse Struck Repeatedly at Calgary Stampede Rodeo
CALGARY—On Wednesday, Animal Justice filed a formal complaint with the Calgary Humane Society calling for an investigation into the treatment of a horse who was struck repeatedly on the head […]
Keep ReadingMarineland’s Whales & Dolphins Deserved a Retirement Plan, Not a Crisis Response
TORONTO–Animal Justice is deeply disappointed that both levels of government have allowed the future of Marineland’s whales and dolphins to come down to a US-led emergency transfer plan instead of […]
Keep ReadingQuebec Judge Will Hear Arguments in Animal Justice Fur Farming Lawsuit
MONTREAL—On Thursday, July 9, Animal Justice will be in Quebec Superior Court, pushing back on behalf of suffering animals as the Government of Quebec tries to shut down a lawsuit […]
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