New Bill Would Make Significant Improvements to Animal Protection Laws in Canada
Modernizing Animal Protections Act receives backing from coalition of animal protection groups TORONTO – Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith introduced Bill C-246, the Modernizing Animal Protections Act, to the applause of […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Statement on Chilliwack Cattle Cruelty Charges
VANCOUVER—In June 2014, Chilliwack Cattle Sales—Canada’s largest dairy facility—was exposed for harbouring a brutal culture of animal cruelty against dairy cows after an employee spent four weeks secretly documenting the conditions. The […]
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Animal Justice Supports Ban on Retail Pet Sales in Ottawa
The City of Ottawa is the latest municipality to consider banning the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Instead, shops would be allowed to adopt out animals from humane societies, shelters, […]
Keep ReadingFederal Complaint Filed Over Safeway “Certified Humane” Chicken Meat
VANCOUVER — National animal law organization Animal Justice has filed a false advertising complaint with the Competition Bureau and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency over Safeway’s “certified humane” chicken meat […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Demands Investigation of Dairy Cows Deaths in Latest Barn Fire
TORONTO – The latest barn fire in Brockton, Ontario last night saw over 50 cows and 20 calves burned alive. The cows no doubt died in agony as they burned to death […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Welcomes New B.C. Regulations for Cat and Dog Breeders
VANCOUVER–National animal law organization Animal Justice is welcoming an announcement by the British Columbia government today that it would impose new regulations on cat and dog breeders, requiring them to adhere to the […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice’s Statement on Barn Fire That Killed 1000 Pigs
Yet another barn fire has broken out, this time killing 1000 pigs. The animals no doubt died in agony as they burned to death with no means of escape. An […]
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Delay in Dairy Cruelty Prosecution Sparks National Outcry
In June 2014, Canada’s largest dairy farm was exposed for shocking cruelty to animals. Footage secretly recorded by Mercy For Animals showed workers violently beating animals with their fists, boots, […]
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Animal Justice Fights to Stop OSPCA from Executing Rescued Dogs
News broke earlier this week that the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) is asking a court to order the execution of 21 dogs who were […]
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Vancouver Aquarium Files Lawsuit Against Documentary Filmmaker
Vancouver Aquarium has filed a lawsuit against Gary Charbonneau, the filmmaker behind Vancouver Aquarium Uncovered, which exposed cruelty and corruption at the aquarium. The notice of claim can be viewed […]
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GUEST POST: Are Ethical Vegans Protected From Discrimination in British Columbia?
Written by Alex Ciccone* In a recent blog post, Executive Director Camille Labchuk explained how a recent policy issued by the Ontario Human Rights Commission could protect vegans from facing […]
Keep ReadingFederal Pledge to Fund Unscientific Dairy Research Reveals Industry Bias
TORONTO — The federal government has pledged an additional $1.75 million to the dairy industry, on top of $12 million already provided under the government’s Growing Forward 2 program. According to a press release issued jointly […]
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Federal Government Gives More Money to Dairy Industry
Today, the federal government announced that it is giving an additional $1.75 million to the dairy industry, on top of $12 million already provided under the government’s Growing Forward 2 […]
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Say What? Agricultural Leader Blames Animals for Dying in Barn Fires
It’s no secret that the meat industry puts animal welfare at the very bottom of its priority list. But a new interview with Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Don McCabe […]
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