Why 2019 Will Spell the Death of the Fur Industry
For years, animal advocates have been fighting to shut down the horrific fur industry. It’s been a long, hard battle, but major victories in 2018 for fur-bearing animals have proven […]
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Build Your Own Cruelty-Free Cheese & Charcuterie Board
The holiday season is upon us! For many, this time of year represents peace, love and joy. But for animals confined on Canadian farms, there’s nothing kind or joyful about […]
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What Do Ontario’s New Slaughter Laws Mean For Animals?
Ontario has announced that it’s amending its provincial slaughter regulations. The province will eliminate the need for a veterinarian to conduct post-mortem inspections at a slaughterhouse of an animal killed […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Troubled by Animal Cruelty Charges Against City of Edmonton
EDMONTON – National animal law non-profit Animal Justice is deeply troubled by animal cruelty charges laid earlier this month against the City of Edmonton after the deaths of three cats. […]
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Victory! Bill to Ban Whale & Dolphin Captivity Passes the Senate
After nearly three years of delay and obstruction, a bill to ban keeping whales and dolphins in captivity has finally passed through the Canadian Senate. Senators voted to pass Bill […]
Keep ReadingSenate Passes Bills to Ban Whale & Dolphin Captivity and Shark Finning
OTTAWA – National animal law organization Animal Justice is applauding the Senate for passing Bill S-203, the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act. If passed, Bill S-203 would outlaw […]
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Criminal Charge Dropped Against Witness Who Filmed Fur Farm Cruelty
Prosecutors in Oshawa, Ontario have withdrawn a criminal break and enter charge against animal advocate Malcolm Klimowicz, who was charged earlier this year after filming severe neglect and cruelty on […]
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Government (Finally) Moves to Close Bestiality Loophole
After a courtroom showdown and years of advocacy by Animal Justice, the federal government finally introduced legislation today to close Canada’s bestiality loophole. The new law also strengthens animal fighting […]
Keep ReadingBestiality Bill Fails to Deliver on Promise to Fix Outdated Animal Cruelty Laws
OTTAWA – The federal government today introduced Bill C-84, legislation to close legal loopholes related to bestiality and animal fighting. Animal Justice supports the spirit of the amendments, but is deeply […]
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#Voiceless4AnimalJustice Raises Over $28,000 for Animals
We can’t thank you enough—#Voiceless4AnimalJustice was a smashing success. Together, we raised $28,164.32 for animals, exceeding our $25,000 fundraising goal! For three weeks, participants from coast to coast educated their […]
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Fashion with Compassion: Animal-Friendly Bags for Fall
Fall is the in the air, and autumn fashion accessories are hitting the streets! Many products are still made with leather, fur and other animal-derived materials, but happily, cruelty-free fashion […]
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Nova Scotia Makes History by Banning Cat Declawing and Other Mutilations
The province of Nova Scotia passed strong new animal protection legislation this week, becoming the first province in the country to make cat declawing illegal. The new laws also put […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Welfare Complaint Filed After Footage Appears To Show Moving Cow Being Skinned Alive
MILTON, Ontario—An animal welfare complaint has been filed with provincial law enforcement authorities after a video appearing to show a cow moving its head while its skin is hacked off has gone […]
Keep ReadingUBC Received Almost $2 Million from Dairy Industry in Three Years, Access to Info Docs Show
VANCOUVER—Freedom of information records obtained by Animal Justice reveal that between 2014 and 2017, the University of British Columbia (UBC) received almost $2 million from at least eight separate dairy […]
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