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Read the latest news from the fight for stronger laws and better enforcement for animals in Canada.
Speak Up for Horse Welfare in Canada: Demand Better Standards Now
Submit your feedback by filling out the survey before March 12, 2026.
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Whale Sanctuary in Nova Scotia: Answers to Common Questions
The sanctuary can welcome up to 10 beluga whales in a netted-off bay that is 100 times larger than the tanks at Marineland.
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Animal Justice Puts Live Horse Exporter on Trial in Historic Private Prosecution
Animal Justice recently faced a Manitoba horse exporter in court for a historic trial. We prosecuted after a shipment exceeded transport limits and left horses to suffer.
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ONLINE PANEL: What It Takes to End Live Horse Export
Our February Animal Justice panel brings together top leaders in the fight for horses. They will share the path forward and explain why your action is critical right now. Together, we can finally end live horse export for slaughter.
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Animal Law & Advocacy Conference 2026: Save the Date
Save the date! The Animal Law and Advocacy Conference returns to Toronto, October 2–4, bringing together lawyers, advocates, scholars, and students. Featuring expert speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and interactive workshops, the conference offers three days of learning, connection, and action. Speaker proposals are now open.
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What Are Agricultural Front Groups? How Big Ag Hides Factory Farming
The Canadian animal agriculture industry is facing a public relations crisis. Instead of improving animal welfare, industry is using agricultural front groups to paint a deceptive picture of what goes on behind barn doors.
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Strengthen Bill C-16 to Stop Animal Crush Videos
Animal torture is being recorded, traded, and consumed in Canada, exposing a dangerous loophole that Bill C-16 must close.
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Victory! Botox Maker AbbVie Confirms End to Cruel Animal Testing
After years of deadly loopholes and suffering, Botox maker AbbVie has confirmed it has ended cruel animal testing—a major victory for animals.
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Montreal Citizens Demand an End to Fur Farming in Quebec
Montrealers rallied to demand an end to fur farming in Quebec. Fur coats were “retired” & will be donated to a wildlife sanctuary to provide comfort to rescued animals.
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Toronto Mounted Police Authorized to Kill Horses
Animal Justice has uncovered disturbing Toronto Police Service policies that authorize officers to harm or kill Toronto mounted police horses in the field.
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Caged Hens Suffering at Farm Boy Egg Supplier
Shocking footage reveals hens suffering in filthy cages at a Farm Boy supplier. It’s time for the company to keep its cage-free promise.
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VICTORY! Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Plastic Protections in Major Win for Animals
A landmark court ruling confirms Canada’s power to regulate plastic pollution under CEPA, helping protect millions of animals from deadly plastic waste.
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Alberta Legalizes Hunt Pens for Deer & Elk
Alberta has legalized “canned hunting,” allowing deer and elk to be shot inside fenced enclosures—an alarming rollback that puts profit over animal lives.
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Public Consultation: Ask Ontario to Ban Tail Docking
The Ontario government has launched a public consultation to ban medically unnecessary procedures (MUPs) for cats and dogs, which cause significant suffering to our animal companions. However, the province recently made a troubling change to its plan.
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