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Animal Justice In Court to Protect Vegans from Discrimination

This case could determine whether ethical veganism is a protected “creed” under Ontario human rights law.

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Horse Slaughterhouse Convicted & Fined After Horses Left to Suffer

Owner of Canada’s largest horse slaughterhouse convicted after facing twelve charges for July 2021 animal cruelty incident.

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Johnston’s Meats Barred from Using Electric Prods Following Undercover Video

Undercover footage shows pigs desperately trying to escape, being stunned improperly and cut open while still conscious.

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The Latest Data: How Many Fishes Does Canada Kill Annually?

In 2022, over 10.1 billion aquatic animals were killed for food in Canada—more than 12 times the number of land animals.

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Impact Report: See How You Helped Make A Difference For Animals In 2024!

2024 was our most impactful year yet—together, we strengthened animal protection laws, exposed cruelty, and held industries accountable for harming animals.

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Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association Bans Painful Tail Docking of Dogs

The MVMA has now added tail docking to a list of other cruel procedures that members are prohibited from performing, including ear-cropping dogs and declawing cats.

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Join Our Team! Wanted: Mobilization Manager

We seek an enthusiastic and organized self-starter to empower and mobilize supporters across Canada to take meaningful actions in support of our efforts to advance protections for animals.

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Cruelty Inside Canada’s Largest Pet Ferret Mill

Troubling undercover footage reveals the dire consequences of unregulated pet breeding.

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Animal Justice Allowed to Intervene in Groundbreaking Discrimination Case

This case raises the novel question of whether a belief in ethical veganism is a type of “creed”, a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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Despite Efforts, BC Slaughterhouse Fails to Bury Damning Undercover Footage

Johnston’s Meats tried—and failed—to suppress hidden-camera footage of violent animal abuse and botched slaughter.

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Join Us for our Ethics in Action Event Series!

These events offer an avenue for professionals to deepen their knowledge on animal protection issues, to network with other like-minded individuals and to build community.

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Banning Live Horse Exports for Slaughter: Why the Fight Isn’t Over (Yet)

Canada’s Agriculture Minister must act now to ban live horse exports for slaughter and end this cruelty before it’s too late.

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Vancouver Locals Protest Johnston’s Pork & “Happy” Meat Lie

Johnston’s was just exposed on hidden-camera video for illegal cruelty at slaughter.

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Animal Justice 2024 Year In Review

Thank you for creating a kinder world for all animals with us.

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