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Animal Justice Applies to Intervene in Court Sentencing Over Marineland’s Poor Treatment of Bears
Marineland repeatedly failed to comply with orders to improve the bears’ living conditions, so authorities seized the animals and sent them to sanctuaries.
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Veal Sandwich Competition Axed from CNE After Public Outcry
After public pressure, the CNE has quietly removed a “Best Veal Sandwich” event from the CNE.
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Animal Justice Challenges Manitoba’s Secrecy on Mink Farms
Animal Justice has filed a complaint following refusal from Manitoba Agriculture to release information about fur farms in the region.
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Court Halts Enforcement of Animal Protection Guidelines for Stun-Free Slaughter
Case highlights importance of fundamental values of both religious freedom and animal protection.
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Are Rodeos Above the Law?
Four animals lost their lives at the 2024 Calgary Stampede—is it legal to harm and kill animals for entertainment?
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Animal Justice Demands Charges After Young Cow & 2 Horses Killed at 2024 Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede can’t keep getting away with harming and killing animals.
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Victory! Manitoba Stampede Cancels Mutton Bustin’ Rodeo Event
This event is not only abusive to the sheep, but also dangerous for the children.
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Calgary Stampede Rodeo: A Tradition of Torture
More than 100 animals have been killed since 1986 at the Calgary Stampede.
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No Jail Time for Activists, But Still No Justice for Pigs
Two animal advocates received 120 days of house arrest after their jail sentences were overturned—yet Excelsior Hog Farm continues to evade accountability.
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Flying Above the Law: Inside Canadian Horses’ Long Journey to Japan
For the first-time ever, Animal Justice has filmed start-to-finish flights of horses leaving Canada, and landing in Japan. The investigation shows a shocking pattern of lawlessness, with most journeys going well over the 28-hour time limit for transporting horses without food, water, or rest.
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Legal Battle: Animal Justice Back in Court to Challenge Animal-Killing Plastic Pollution
Animal Justice stands in court to defend animals against a decision favouring the plastic industry.
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Rejected: Ministry Refuses to Review Penned Dog Hunting
Despite public opposition, Ontario hasn’t backed away from a plan to expand the cruel bloodsport of penned dog hunting.
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Progress! Bill to Protect Elephants & Great Apes Passes Committee Study—but There’s Still Work To Be Done
Important legislation seeking to protect great apes and elephants in captivity is nearing the House of Commons, but big cats are still being left out.
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