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The Pandemic Prevention & Preparedness Act Would Tackle Zoonotic Threats
BILL C-293 calls on the federal and provincial governments to tackle future pandemic risks from animal agriculture
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Court Rules Happy the Elephant is Not a Person, But Dissenting Judges Would Free Her from Bronx Zoo
The New York Court of Appeals ruled in a 5-2 decision that Happy the elephant was not a legal person and would not be liberated.
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Animal Justice Launches New Website & Brand Refresh
Fresh new look, same bold and compassionate mission.
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Horses & Compassionate People Speak Out Against Live Export
Today is the National Day to End Horse Exportation, and we brought our message to the Manitoba Legislative Building.
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Health Canada Proposes Ground Meat Warning Label
New Health Canada rules require warning labels on ground beef and pork, causing industry outcry.
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300 Cows Rescued From Starvation, Charges Laid Against Saskatchewan Farmer
This is likely the largest cow seizure in Saskatchewan history, and underscores why governments should proactively inspect farms.
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Federal Ag Gag Legislation Introduced in Parliament
A Conservative MP has reintroduced a dangerous federal ag gag bill designed to cover up animal abuse inside farms.
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Dolphin Shows Ongoing at Marineland, Despite National Ban & Criminal Charge
Animal Justice has filed a new complaint with Niagara Police following a video showing that dolphins are still being used in performances.
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Animal Advocates Convicted After Exposing Porgreg Pig Farm Cruelty
Eleven animal advocates who exposed horrific cruelty on a Quebec pig farm have been convicted of break and enter and obstructing police by a Quebec judge.
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Over 100 Charges Laid After 700 Captive Reptiles Found Dead or Suffering
A man in Edmonton is facing 126 animal cruelty charges after nearly 700 reptiles were allegedly found either dead or severely neglected in his home.
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How Animals Are Often Robbed of Motherhood
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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Manitoba Farmers Leave 2,000 Calves to Die in Inclement Weather
Animal Justice is calling on Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary Officer to investigate.
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Thousands of Pigs Likely Suffocated from Poison Gas During Storm
Animal Justice is asking authorities to investigate after around 2,000 pigs were left to die at a HyLife factory farm near Kola, Manitoba, 300 kilometres west of Winnipeg.
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CHARGES DROPPED: First of the ‘Excelsior 4’ Walks Free
Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Geoff Regier, one of the four animal advocates who documented and released video evidence of troubling animal cruelty at Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford, BC.
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