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Canada Slaughtered 825 Million Animals in 2021
The Canadian meat industry slaughtered more than 825 million land animals for food in 2021, according to government slaughter statistics analyzed by Animal Justice.
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Octopus Factory Farms Would Be a Global Animal Welfare Disaster
Scientific experts have concluded that octopuses are sentient beings and that it is impossible to farm them in a way that doesn’t compromise their welfare.
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Winnipeg City Council Votes No to Backyard Chickens
Winnipeg City Council met yesterday to consider amendments to the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw.
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1 Million+ Birds Killed on Canadian Farms Amid Bird Flu Outbreaks
As bird flu continues to ravage farms across the country, factory farmed birds are paying the ultimate price.
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Progress: Ontario Updates Rules for Outdoor Dogs
New regulations improve standards for shelter, food, water, and types of tethers used on dogs kept outdoors.
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Notorious Reptile Zoo Backs Down In St. Catharines… Again
Reptilia has withdrawn its application for a by-law exemption following objections from residents and animal protection groups!
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Guide to Countering Greenwashing in the Meat Industry
This guide to greenwashing is designed to help you understand what some of the unregulated marketing terms mean and how you can effectively counter them in conversation with others.
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6 Reasons to Never Support Private Zoos & Traveling Exotic Animal Exhibits
Lizards, snakes and tortoises don’t want to be selfie props.
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Canadians Care About Animals – Our Laws Should Catch Up
The results highlight the disconnect between public opinion and where Canada stands with legislation.
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VIDEO: Orca Kiska Bashes Body Against Tank Wall
Isolated orca Kiska is still self-harming at Marineland.
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Toronto Votes to Expand Controversial Backyard Hen Pilot Program
Allowing the expansion of the UrbanHens TO program during a period of outbreak is as dangerous as it is illogical.
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Animal Justice’s 2022 Canadian Animal Law Conference is Back in Person
Save the date! The fourth annual Canadian Animal Law Conference will take place from September 16-18, 2022, at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. The Conference kicks off with […]
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What Happened to Havana & Havok? Transferred Beluga Deaths Investigated
This unfolding tragedy underscores the need for urgent action to protect the health and well-being of animals still held captive at Marineland.
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Dozens of Dogs Rescued Following Dog Sledding Operation Closure
A Quebec dog sledding operation has shut down and nearly 100 dogs are now with loving families or are up for adoption at animal shelters.
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