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New Award Recognizes Legal Achievements for Animals in Honour of Retiring Judge
The Catherine A. Fraser Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Animal Law will help advance the status of animals in Canada.
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Excelsior 4 Update: BC Animal Advocates Receive Shocking Jail Sentence
Amy and Nick have been treated far more severely than nearly every Canadian farm that has been convicted of animal cruelty.
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Canada’s Last Prison Abattoir Has Closed Amidst Accusations of Human Rights Violations & Mistreatment of Animals
The commercial slaughterhouse at a Kingston, Ontario prison was using prison labour to kill cows.
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REPORT: Ontario’s Roadside Zoo Crisis is a Disaster for Animal Welfare
A comprehensive new report is highlighting just how bad things are for animals at Ontario’s zoos.
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Animals at Risk as Manitoba Considers Rolling Back Cosmetic Pesticide Restrictions
Rather than allowing for the use of more toxic pesticides, Manitoba should consider ways to strengthen its existing pesticide restrictions in order to protect our environment, as well as the well-being of both humans and animals.
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No Laws for Farmed Animals: What Are NFACC Codes of Practice?
Shockingly, animal welfare on farms is almost completely unregulated in Canada.
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Join #Voiceless4AnimalJustice & Take a 24-Hour Vow of Silence for Animals
Go voiceless for 24-hours. Help combat animal cruelty.
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Montreal Vegan Company Wins Court Case Over Plant-Based Cheese Censorship
A big win against plant-based labelling discrimination.
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Animal Justice Files Regulatory Complaint Over Canada’s Rescue Dog Import Ban
Canada’s ban on international dog rescue will condemn dogs to suffer and die needlessly.
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International Rabbit Day: Here’s Why Bunnies Need Your Help
Rabbits are exploited by a range of cruel industries and desperately need advocates to speak out for their protection.
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Save Lucy: World’s Coldest & Loneliest Elephant Languishes in Edmonton
Lucy the elephant has been in solitary confinement for over a decade.
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Marineland Walrus Smooshi to Be Relocated Following Decade-Long Lawsuit
Former trainer and whistleblower fought for her release.
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Animal Law & Policy Took the Spotlight at #CALC2022
The Canadian Animal Law Conference featured thought-provoking presentations by leading experts from around the world—including lawyers, scholars, Indigenous leaders, scientists, and advocates.
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3 Heartwarming Dog Rescue Tales Show Why Canada Is Wrong to Ban International Dog Rescue
Meet Karma, Toby and Meeka. They are three dogs with rescue stories that will no longer be possible for others like them, after Canada’s ban on most international dog rescue goes into effect later this month.
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