TAKE ACTION: Ask Parliament to Pass Strong New Animal Laws
Canada 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 […]
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Recap: Learnings from the Third Annual Canadian Animal Law Conference
Guest 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 […]
Keep ReadingComplaint Filed Over Potential Illegal Dolphin Performances At Marineland
TORONTO – Animal Justice has filed a legal complaint over dolphin performances taking place at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario. It has been a criminal offence since 2019 to use whales […]
Keep ReadingNational Animal Protection Election Debate to Take Place on Sunday
TORONTO—For the first time in Canadian history, federal candidates will square off this weekend in a national all-party debate focused on animal protection issues. Animal protection has emerged as an […]
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Animal Justice Pushes for Answers Following Death of Beluga Exported from Canada
Animal 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 […]
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Proposed Winnipeg Bylaw Changes Would Make City a Leader in Animal Protection
Note: 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 […]
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Animal Justice Files Complaints Over Horse Mistreatment, Abuse & Death at Alberta Chuckwagon Events
Animal 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, […]
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Animal Justice Granted Intervenor Status in Supreme Court Case on Public Interest Standing
Animal 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 […]
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Animal Justice Files Cruelty Complaint After Baby Pigs Die in Truck Crash
Animal 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 […]
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Victory! Animal Justice Complaint Prompts Federal Action to Stop Misleading McDonald’s Ad Campaign
McDonald’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 […]
Keep ReadingMisleading McDonald’s Ads Removed After Animal Justice Files Legal Complaint
TORONTO—Fast food chain McDonald’s has stopped running a misleading “greenwashing” ad campaign about its Quarter Pounder burger after Animal Justice filed a legal complaint, prompting investigations by federal authorities. The […]
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Animal Justice Seeks Intervener Status In Supreme Court Case About Public Interest Standing
Animal 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. […]
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Animal Justice Files Cruelty Complaint Over Lonely, Listless Marineland Orca
Animal 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, […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Files Legal Complaint Over Solitary Orca at Marineland
TORONTO – National animal law non-profit Animal Justice has filed a legal complaint with provincial authorities, requesting an investigation into the conditions endured by Kiska, an orca who has been […]
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