PEI Quietly Banned Circuses with Exotic Animals
Canada’s smallest province just took a huge legal leap forward for animals by banning the use of exotic animals in circuses! This groundbreaking rule is part of a larger package […]
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Have Your Say: Government Developing Food Policy for Canada
The federal government is developing Canada first-ever food policy! A national food policy would address the entire food cycle—from the moment seeds are planted, until the food is prepared and eaten. […]
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University of Windsor Launches New Centre to Develop Animal Testing Alternatives
The University of Windsor is opening a cutting edge new research institution: the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods (CCAAM). The first of its kind in Canada, and the […]
Keep ReadingBC SPCA Investigating New Case of Chicken Cruelty Caught on Tape
ABBOTSFORD, B.C.—The BC SPCA is investigating a disturbing new case of chicken industry abuse. In the early hours of June 28, a B.C. resident was walking her dog down a public […]
Keep ReadingStatement on Animal Cruelty Charges Against Ontario Pig Farmer
LONDON, ON—The Ontario SPCA has filed eight provincial animal cruelty charges against a pig farmer after more than 1,265 dead pigs were found in his flooded, manure-filled barn with no […]
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Got (Soy) Milk? European Court Bans Word ‘Milk’ on Dairy-Free Products
Plant-based food companies can no longer use terms like ‘milk’ and ‘cheese’ to describe their products, according a ruling by European Court of Justice released this week. The case was […]
Keep ReadingLead Researcher in Dairy-Height Study Concealed Dairy Industry Connections
Animal Justice Demands St. Michael’s Hospital Stop Industry-Funded Research TORONTO—Last week, St. Michael’s Hospital announced a study claiming that children who drink non-cow’s milk are shorter than children who drink cow’s milk, […]
Keep ReadingComplaints Filed With Authorities After Bleeding Turkey Witnessed on Transport Truck
DUBLIN, Ontario – Animal cruelty complaints have been filed with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals after a witness documented […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Cruelty Charges Laid Against St. Catharines Veterinarian
OTTAWA – National animal law organization Animal Justice is applauding authorities for laying criminal animal cruelty charges against a St. Catharines veterinarian who was secretly filmed abusing pets in his […]
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How to Protect Dogs Left in Hot Cars This Summer
Summer is in full swing in Canada. But when the temperature rises, so too can the risk to animal safety. Animals can suffer in hot weather just like we do. Although it is becoming socially unacceptable to leave […]
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Law Professor and Students File Lawsuit to Stop Montreal Rodeo
Law professor Alain Roy and a group of law students from the Université de Montreal filed a lawsuit today, asking the Superior Court of Quebec to impose an injunction to stop the Nomadfest Urban Rodeo […]
Keep ReadingLive Giant Lobster Dismembered on Video at Toronto Restaurant, Animal Justice Calls for Cruelty Charges
TORONTO – National animal law organization Animal Justice filed a legal complaint with the Ontario SPCA after a disturbing video surfaced online, depicting the dismemberment of a live, giant lobster at Toronto restaurant lbs. […]
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Chilliwack Workers Sentenced To Jail Time for Dairy Cow Abuse
Three B.C. men have been sentenced to jail time after pleading guilty to violently abusing cows at Chilliwack Cattle Sales—Canada’s largest dairy farm. As reported in The Vancouver Sun, two […]
Keep ReadingDon Cherry & Animal Justice Offer to Buy Tranquilizers for Toronto Police
TORONTO – In the aftermath of the recent Toronto bear shooting, animal law organization Animal Justice and hockey commentator Don Cherry are offering to purchase a tranquilizing gun and related […]
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