Blog
Read the latest news from the fight for stronger laws and better enforcement for animals in Canada.
Animal Justice Joins Global Call for Trophy Hunting Imports Ban
A coalition of conservation and animal protection groups are urging policymakers to ban imports of hunting trophies.
Keep Reading
Pork Can’t Be Marketed as “Healthy”, Says CFIA
Federal authorities are cracking down on Manitoba Pork over misleading radio ads that falsely claim pork is healthy.
Keep Reading
Animal Justice Calls for Investigation After Horse Hit in Face at Calgary Stampede
Shocking video footage shows rodeo team member striking a horse in the face during bronc riding event.
Keep Reading
No Justice for Pigs: Two Animal Advocates Convicted in Excelsior 4 Jury Trial
Two animal advocates, Nick Schafer and Amy Soranno, have been found guilty by a jury of mischief and break and enter, after helping to expose appalling animal suffering at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, BC.
Keep Reading
“Live Birds Buried Under Dead Ones”: Whistleblower Speaks Out About Avian Flu Cull
Cruel and brutal killing method reportedly used to exterminate 270,000 hens after an outbreak of avian influenza.
Keep Reading
Canada’s Ban on Dog Imports Will Leave Animals in Distress
CFIA to ban importing dogs for adoption from 107 countries, leaving animal rescues scrambling.
Keep Reading
Two Years Without Regan: Family Files Lawsuit Over Advocate’s Death
June 19 marked two years since the tragic death of Regan Russell, a compassionate animal advocate who was killed outside of the Fearmans Pork slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ontario.
Keep Reading
Will Niagara Falls Change Marineland Parkway to “Kiska Boulevard”?
Niagara Falls is being asked to rename Marineland Parkway to “Kiska Boulevard”, in honour of Kiska, the solitary orca trapped in the notorious Marineland park.
Keep Reading
One Step Closer to a Cruelty-Free Canada: Bill S-5 Passes Senate
The exciting new bill could help end toxicity tests, which are some of the worst and most painful forms of animal experimentation!
Keep Reading
Supreme Court Decision May Help Animals Access the Justice System
A Supreme Court of Canada case decision on public interest legal standing may be an important step toward expanding access to the court system for animals and animal advocates.
Keep Reading
HEAT WAVE: Cows, Pigs & Chickens Roast to Death on Highways
Farmed animals on transport trucks die of heat stress en route to slaughter.
Keep Reading
The Pandemic Prevention & Preparedness Act Would Tackle Zoonotic Threats
BILL C-293 calls on the federal and provincial governments to tackle future pandemic risks from animal agriculture
Keep Reading
Court Rules Happy the Elephant is Not a Person, But Dissenting Judges Would Free Her from Bronx Zoo
The New York Court of Appeals ruled in a 5-2 decision that Happy the elephant was not a legal person and would not be liberated.
Keep Reading
Animal Justice Launches New Website & Brand Refresh
Fresh new look, same bold and compassionate mission.
Keep Reading