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Animal Justice Files Cruelty Complaint Over Lonely, Listless Marineland Orca
Animal Justice has filed a formal animal cruelty complaint with provincial authorities, requesting an investigation into the apparent suffering of Kiska, the last surviving orca at Marineland in Niagara Falls, […]
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Federal MP Introduces Motion to Defund the Meat Industry
Meat is not green. That’s why a Member of Parliament recently introduced a groundbreaking motion in House of Commons, calling on the federal government to tackle the major role that […]
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Animal Justice Calls for Investigation After Hundreds of Animals Die in Heatwave at BC Exotic Pet Store
Animal Justice is asking authorities to investigate an exotic pet store in British Columbia for violations of federal and provincial animal protection laws, after hundreds of reptiles and rodents died […]
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Victory! Canada Goose Goes Fur-Free
In a stunning victory for animals, luxury outerwear company Canada Goose just announced that it plans to go entirely fur-free by the end of 2022. This is a huge blow […]
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Federal “Ag Gag” Bill Could Punish Negligent Farmers After Amendments at Committee
A legislative committee studying the proposed federal agricultural gag, or “ag gag”, law has amended the bill in response to concerns raised by Animal Justice and other animal protection groups, […]
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Animal Protection Groups Blocked From Testifying About Federal Ag Gag Law
Parliament is considering a troubling federal ag gag law, yet animal protection organizations like Animal Justice have been blocked from testifying about how the proposed law would harm animals and […]
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Animal Justice Urges Provincial & Federal Government Action After 2 Calves Found Dead in Black Rock, Nova Scotia
Animal Justice is calling on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) and provincial authorities to investigate the suspicious deaths and disposal of two calves who were discovered by concerned citizens […]
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Student Animal Law Research Paper Contest 2021
Animal Justice is pleased to be hosting the Student Research Paper Contest again this year! The contest is designed to encourage student scholarship on the growing field of animal law, […]
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New Report Questions Biosecurity as Justification for Ag Gag Laws
Animal Justice is releasing a new report examining disease outbreaks on Canadian farms, called Animal Advocates or Animal Agriculture? Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity Failures on Farms. Based on data compiled […]
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Kangaroo Dies from Injuries After Escaping from Papanack Zoo
A kangaroo named Willow has died after escaping from Papanack Park Zoo and being injured in a road incident. Papanack Zoo is a roadside zoo located just east of Ottawa, […]
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Celebrating Mothers from All Species
Mother’s Day is an international day of celebrating mothers, and the beautiful bond between mother and child. All mothers deserve the opportunity to experience motherhood at its fullest by caring […]
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Canada Slaughtered 812 Million Animals in 2020
The Canadian meat industry slaughtered more than 812 million land animals for food in 2020, according to government slaughter statistics analyzed by Animal Justice.
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Prison Goat Farm Plans Put On Hold After Public Outcry
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) recently announced it was temporarily halting plans for a factory goat farm operation slated to open in spring 2021 at the Joyceville and Collins […]
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Strengthening Canada’s Environmental Protection Law an Important Opportunity to Protect Lab Animals From Needless Suffering
One of Canada’s most important environmental laws, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (“CEPA”) is more than 20 years old and past due for a revamp. Nearly four years after […]
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