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Animal Justice Reiterates Call for Investigation After Yet Another Marineland Beluga Dies in United States

Connecticut-based Mystic Aquarium has confirmed that another beluga whale transferred to the facility from Ontario-based Marineland has died. Another beluga is gravely ill, though Mystic has not confirmed whether that […]

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First-Ever National Bill to Ban Fur Farms Introduced in Canada

Member of Parliament Nathaniel Erskine-Smith just introduced groundbreaking legislation in the House of Commons to outlaw all fur farms in Canada. On February 9, 2022, Erskine-Smith, a Liberal MP from […]

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Reptilia Zoo Withdraws Application for Exemption to Open in St. Catharines, Ontario

Reptilia, a private zoo chain notorious for displaying exotic reptiles and using them at mobile live performances as party props, has withdrawn its application for an exemption to animal keeping […]

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8 Reasons Why Keeping Urban Chickens Is a Bad Idea

Urban (or backyard) chicken-keeping is becoming increasingly popular across Canada. Many people are drawn to the romanticized idea that keeping hens will help them become more self-sufficient, and eat more […]

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Winnipeg Mulling Important Bylaw Changes to Protect Dogs & Exotic Animals

Proposed new bylaw changes in Winnipeg are drawing attention from animal protection groups, the pet industry, and compassionate citizens across Canada. Much has gone on since our last blog explaining […]

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Animal Justice Offers Cash Reward for Info About Mass Killings on Farms

Animal Justice is looking for answers and is offering a reward for inside information, after a viral TikTok video showed a truck driver supposedly hauling away 52,000 dead chickens who […]

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End Cow & Calf Separation in NFACC Dairy Code

Note: The survey is now closed There’s an important opportunity to speak up against some of the worst cruelty in the dairy industry—including the heartbreaking practice of separating baby calves […]

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Animal Justice Represents Animals in Supreme Court Case on Public Interest Standing

Animal Justice just gave animals a voice at the Supreme Court of Canada, in an important case on public interest standing. The case could set a precedent for when and […]

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Health Canada Considering Immediate Ban on Strychnine to Poison Ground Squirrels

Health Canada is conducting an external review of its decision to phase out the use of products containing strychnine to kill Richardson’s ground squirrels over the course of three years […]

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Victory! Toronto City Council Rejects Reptile Zoo Proposal

A reptile zoo has been blocked from opening in Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre after city councillors heard concerns from scientists, community members, and animal protection groups—including Animal Justice and our supporters. […]

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Paw & Order Podcast Wraps Up After 4 Seasons

Animal Justice released the final episode of its popular Paw & Order podcast this month. After four seasons and 91 episodes, hosts Camille Labchuk, Peter Sankoff, and Jessica Scott-Reid said […]

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Marineland Faces Criminal Charge For Illegal Cetacean Shows

Marineland has been charged under the federal Criminal Code for forcing cetaceans to perform in shows for entertainment, following a legal complaint filed by Animal Justice. Since 2019, it has […]

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Marineland Is Under Investigation Over Dolphin Shows That May Be Illegal

Marineland is being investigated by the Ontario police after the lawyers at Animal Justice filed a legal complaint over concerns that the marine park’s dolphin performances violate the Criminal Code. […]

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New Comic Highlights Ag Gag Laws in Canada

Petroglyph Comics—a social justice comic studio—recently released an important new comic strip featuring Canadian ag gag laws, in an effort to explain what these dangerous laws do in a way […]

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