Live Horse Exports for Slaughter

The Canadian government promised to end this practice, but horses are still enduring long and deadly journeys overseas.

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13 Women Animal Lawyers Who Are Changing the Game in 2025

Animal Justice is paying tribute to 13 incredible women animal lawyers in Canada who are actively using the law to build a more compassionate future for animals.

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U.S. Rescue Group Pledges $50,000 to Help Hundreds of Ferrets Suffering at Manitoba Breeding Mill

WINNIPEG—Following the release of heartbreaking undercover footage, a major U.S.-based ferret rescue group has offered its support and pledged up to $50,000 USD to help any ferrets who are rescued […]

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Court of Appeal Reaffirms Public Interest Standing, Preventing Legislatures from Blocking Judicial Review

TORONTO—The Centre for Free Expression, BC Civil Liberties Association, and Animal Justice are pleased with an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that reaffirms legislatures cannot entirely shield executive decisions from […]

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Marineland’s Land Deal May Put Animals at Risk

Marineland’s land severance deal prioritizes financial gain over the well-being of its marine animals, leaving their future uncertain.

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Manitoba Exporter’s New Workaround Makes Transport Even Worse for Horses

WINNIPEG—Following revelations that most shipments of horses from Winnipeg to Japan for slaughter exceed the 28-hour legal limit for transport without food, water, and rest, a Manitoba horse exporter appears […]

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Marineland’s Risky Loan Scheme Could Put Animals in Greater Peril

NIAGARA FALLS—Animal Justice is deeply disappointed by the Niagara Falls Committee of Adjustment’s decision to approve Marineland’s application for a temporary land severance without fully examining the implications for the […]

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Vegan Discrimination Case Dismissed on Technicality

While the suit was halted, the court did not reject veganism as a protected belief system.

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Marineland Beluga Whale, Eos, Dies at Age 7

The death of Eos, the 20th cetacean to die at Marineland since 2019, renews calls for greater transparency and urgent action from provincial authorities.

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Animal Justice In Court to Protect Vegans from Discrimination

This case could determine whether ethical veganism is a protected “creed” under Ontario human rights law.

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Horse Slaughterhouse Convicted & Fined After Horses Left to Suffer

Owner of Canada’s largest horse slaughterhouse convicted after facing twelve charges for July 2021 animal cruelty incident.

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