Canadian Consumers on Their Own to Police Misleading Animal Welfare Claims on Food
False animal welfare claims are rampant in Canada This week, Animal Justice submitted comments to the Government of Canada regarding its proposed changes to labelling requirements in the Food and […]
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Animal Justice Going to Court in Lawsuit Challenging Removal of Anti-Canada Goose Ads on TTC Shelters
Animal Justice has been granted intervener status in a case challenging the removal of anti-Canada Goose ads from Toronto transit shelters. The case could have broad implications for animals, and […]
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Canadian Law Journal Dedicates Entire Issue to Animal Law for the First Time Ever
For the first time in Canadian history, a law journal is dedicating an entire issue to the growing field of animal law. The 2019 issue of the Canadian Journal of […]
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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Edmonton Anti-Horse Slaughter Advocates
Thanks to the support of Animal Justice, prosecutors in Leduc, Alberta have withdrawn charges against two animal advocates. Karin Nelson and Tove Reece were charged with the offence of “stunting” after […]
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Federal Government Hands Out Cash for Cruel Foie Gras Industry PR Initiative
The federal government announced a new subsidy this week to help promote the cruel foie gras industry in Quebec. According to a government news release, the Department of Agriculture and Agri-foods […]
Keep ReadingDeadliest Stampede In a Decade Violates Animal Cruelty Laws
CALGARY – National animal law organization Animal Justice is demanding an investigation into illegal rodeo cruelty at the Calgary Stampede. Six horses were killed this year after being forced to compete in […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Demands Cruelty Investigation Into Horse Death at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY – National animal law organization Animal Justice is calling on authorities to investigate the Calgary Stampede for illegal animal cruelty after its first animal death of 2019. A horse was killed on […]
Keep ReadingParliament Passes Groundbreaking Bills Against Shark Finning, Bestiality, & Animal Fighting
OTTAWA – National animal law non-profit Animal Justice is applauding Canada’s federal Parliament for passing two groundbreaking animal protection bills late last night. On Tuesday evening, the Senate passed Bill […]
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Canada Just Banned Whale & Dolphin Captivity. But What Happens to Animals Already in Tanks?
On Monday, June 10, Canada passed Bill S-203, groundbreaking legislation to outlaw whale and dolphin captivity. Once the bill comes into effect, it will be a criminal offence to capture […]
Keep ReadingParliament Passes Historic Ban on Whale & Dolphin Captivity
OTTAWA – National animal law organization Animal Justice is applauding Parliament for passing Bill S-203, historic legislation that bans keeping whales and dolphins in captivity. The House of Commons voted […]
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Here’s How to Help Animals with the New Ontario Animal Protection Survey
Everything is about to change for animal protection in Ontario. In March 2019, the Ontario SPCA announced it will no longer enforce animal cruelty laws in the province and is putting […]
Keep ReadingVegan Firefighter Claims Discrimination in Groundbreaking Case
TORONTO – In a novel case, a vegan firefighter is suing his employer for failing to provide him with vegan food while he was deployed out-of-province in a remote location. Adam […]
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Senate Moves to Include Whale Protections & Shark Fin Ban in Government Fisheries Bill
The Canadian government is taking firm steps to protect captive whales from cruelty and ban the shark fin trade before the next election. Senator Peter Harder, government representative in the […]
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Bill to Outlaw Bestiality & Animal Fighting Passes House of Commons Vote
The House of Commons voted unanimously on Wednesday to pass Bill C-84, government legislation that would outlaw all forms of bestiality, and close loopholes related to animal fighting. Bill C-84 […]
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