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Read the latest news from the fight for stronger laws and better enforcement for animals in Canada.
Animal Justice Back in Court to Defend Ontario Ag Gag Victory
Lawyers will fight off Ontario’s attempts to reimpose ag gag laws.
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Suffering in the Supermarket: Weston Family Richer than the King While Abandoning Caged Hens
This highlights a disturbing trend: immense corporate wealth built at the expense of animal welfare.
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Animal Justice Raises the Alarm About Potential Marineland Whale Export Permits
As Marineland in Niagara Falls closes for good, whales may be sold to a theme park in China or other facilities where they could be bred and forced to perform for entertainment.
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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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Join Us at Our Upcoming Event in Vancouver!
We are excited to be hosting a special in-person event in Vancouver on Thursday, June 19.
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Get Ready: The 2025 Animal Law & Advocacy Conference Is Back!
Mark your calendars! The 7th annual Animal Law & Advocacy Conference, hosted by Animal Justice, returns to Toronto this fall.
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Victory! Manitoba Rejects Winnipeg’s Plan to Gas Ground Squirrels
The province told the city to consider filling holes on sports fields rather than gassing ground squirrels to death.
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Animal Justice Sues Ontario Over Illegal Penned Dog Hunting Licenses
In penned dog hunts, animals such as foxes, coyotes, and rabbits often suffer injuries or brutal deaths as dogs are trained to attack them in enclosed spaces.
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Tell Industry: Stop Killing Piglets & Caging Mother Pigs
Take part in the public consultation on farmers’ Code of Practice for the care and handling of pigs.
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Grocery Giants Let Big Ag Abandon Millions of Caged Hens
Canada’s biggest grocers promised to go cage-free by 2025—but they’ve backtracked. Millions of caged hens are still suffering, and industry pressure is stalling progress.
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Manitoba Dog Crisis Highlighted at 2025 Rez Dog Conference
Bear’s survival story moved the room—and sparked calls for action. See how the 2025 Rez Dog Networking Conference is helping shape the future of Manitoba’s dog crisis.
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Victory! Alberta Ends Use of Compound 1080 on Wolves
Alberta has confirmed it stopped using Compound 1080 to poison wolves—a major win for wildlife. But with the cruel poison still used on coyotes, and no federal ban in place, there’s more work ahead to protect all animals.
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Dairy Hurts Moms: This Mother’s Day, Choose Kindness
Let’s reflect on the toll dairy takes on mother cows—and explore plant-based milk and cheese options that take a stand against cruelty in the dairy industry.
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Ontario Dairy Farm Cruelty: Calves Found Alone & Suffering
Confining calves in isolated hutches is cruel and even violates the dairy industry’s own meager guidelines.
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