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1 Million+ Birds Killed on Canadian Farms Amid Bird Flu Outbreaks
As bird flu continues to ravage farms across the country, factory farmed birds are paying the ultimate price.
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Progress: Ontario Updates Rules for Outdoor Dogs
New regulations improve standards for shelter, food, water, and types of tethers used on dogs kept outdoors.
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Notorious Reptile Zoo Backs Down In St. Catharines… Again
Reptilia has withdrawn its application for a by-law exemption following objections from residents and animal protection groups!
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Guide to Countering Greenwashing in the Meat Industry
This guide to greenwashing is designed to help you understand what some of the unregulated marketing terms mean and how you can effectively counter them in conversation with others.
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6 Reasons to Never Support Private Zoos & Traveling Exotic Animal Exhibits
Lizards, snakes and tortoises don’t want to be selfie props.
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Canadians Care About Animals – Our Laws Should Catch Up
The results highlight the disconnect between public opinion and where Canada stands with legislation.
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VIDEO: Orca Kiska Bashes Body Against Tank Wall
Isolated orca Kiska is still self-harming at Marineland.
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Toronto Votes to Expand Controversial Backyard Hen Pilot Program
Allowing the expansion of the UrbanHens TO program during a period of outbreak is as dangerous as it is illogical.
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Animal Justice’s 2022 Canadian Animal Law Conference is Back in Person
Save the date! The fourth annual Canadian Animal Law Conference will take place from September 16-18, 2022, at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. The Conference kicks off with […]
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What Happened to Havana & Havok? Transferred Beluga Deaths Investigated
This unfolding tragedy underscores the need for urgent action to protect the health and well-being of animals still held captive at Marineland.
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Dozens of Dogs Rescued Following Dog Sledding Operation Closure
A Quebec dog sledding operation has shut down and nearly 100 dogs are now with loving families or are up for adoption at animal shelters.
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NEW: Stay Updated on Canadian Animal Law News with the Brooks Animal Law Digest
It’s now easier than ever to stay informed on the latest developments in animal law in Canada, thanks to the new Canada Edition of the Brooks Animal Law Digest. The […]
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How the Bird Flu Outbreak Threatens Animals Across Canada
Animal Justice is concerned that there may be culls of tens of thousands of birds as the H5N1 virus continues to spread, but birds on factory farms may not be the only victims.
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Victory! Cruel Pig & Calf Scrambles Cancelled at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
After hearing from Animal Justice and the Winnipeg Humane Society, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair has called off the cruel events.
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