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Live Horse Exports for Slaughter
The Canadian government promised to end this practice, but horses are still enduring long and deadly journeys overseas.
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Mark Carney Can Be a Hero For Horses & Ban Live Horse Exports!
New prime minister, new hope for horses?
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13 Women Animal Lawyers Who Are Changing the Game in 2025
Animal Justice is paying tribute to 13 incredible women animal lawyers in Canada who are actively using the law to build a more compassionate future for animals.
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Marineland’s Land Deal May Put Animals at Risk
Marineland’s land severance deal prioritizes financial gain over the well-being of its marine animals, leaving their future uncertain.
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Vegan Discrimination Case Dismissed on Technicality
While the suit was halted, the court did not reject veganism as a protected belief system.
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Marineland Beluga Whale, Eos, Dies at Age 7
The death of Eos, the 20th cetacean to die at Marineland since 2019, renews calls for greater transparency and urgent action from provincial authorities.
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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.
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Horse 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.
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Johnston’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.
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The 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.
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Impact 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.
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Manitoba 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.
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Cruelty Inside Canada’s Largest Pet Ferret Mill
Troubling undercover footage reveals the dire consequences of unregulated pet breeding.
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Animal 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.
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