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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.
Keep ReadingHorse 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.
Keep ReadingJohnston’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.
Keep ReadingThe 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.
Keep ReadingImpact 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.
Keep ReadingManitoba 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.
Keep ReadingJoin 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.
Keep ReadingCruelty Inside Canada’s Largest Pet Ferret Mill
Troubling undercover footage reveals the dire consequences of unregulated pet breeding.
Keep ReadingAnimal 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.
Keep ReadingDespite 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.
Keep ReadingJoin 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.
Keep ReadingBanning 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.
Keep ReadingVancouver Locals Protest Johnston’s Pork & “Happy” Meat Lie
Johnston’s was just exposed on hidden-camera video for illegal cruelty at slaughter.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice 2024 Year In Review
Thank you for creating a kinder world for all animals with us.
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