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Manitoba Takes a Step Toward Regulating Animal Breeders—But More Work Remains
Manitoba’s Bill 19 represents a major step toward regulating commercial breeders and ending a decade of unchecked animal neglect. But strong enforcement remains essential to truly protect the province’s most vulnerable companion animals.
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EggSCANada App Launch: Exposing Sobeys Cage Cruelty
The new EggSCANada app allows Canadians to scan egg cartons and see if eggs come from cruelly caged hens.
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Court Update: Live Horse Exporter Found Not Guilty of Violating Transport Laws
Animal Justice is concerned that the judgment undermines the enforceability of animal transport laws and leaves vulnerable horses at even greater risk of suffering during transport.
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Sobeys Cage-Free Promise: Montreal Protesters Unveil “Receipt of Cruelty”
Montreal residents, and Canadians across the country, continue to hold Sobeys accountable for its broken cage-free promise.
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Travelling Wildlife Exhibit Cruelty: Alberta’s Failure to Protect Exotic Animals Used in Entertainment Displays
This “Wildlife Festival”, is promoted as a family-friendly, educational showcase of exotic animals. While it claims to prioritize education and rescue, the reality is far more troubling: animals subjected to stressful conditions and constant handling that raise serious concerns about their wellbeing.
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EggSCANada Launch Event: Exposing Sobeys Cage Cruelty
On March 28–29, Animal Justice supporters across the country will take part in the launch of our new app—EggSCANada. Together, we’ll introduce Canadians to a brand-new tool that reveals the truth behind the eggs on grocery store shelves.
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Cruel Cargo: New Report Reveals More Hidden Suffering in Horse Exports for Slaughter
New data from the Japanese government, obtained by Animal Justice and Japan-based Life Investigation Agency, reveals that horse exports for slaughter continue to cause a shocking number of injuries and deaths.
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What It Takes to End Live Horse Export: Panel Recap
Animal Justice hosted a panel of movement leaders to discuss strategies to end the live export of horses from Canada to Japan for slaughter. The panel featured singer/songwriter Jann Arden, Kaitlyn Mitchell of Animal Justice, MP Alexandra Mendès, equine vet Dr. Pamela Corey, and equine photographer Sandy Sharkey.
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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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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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