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Live Horse Exports to Japan on the Rise as Feds Delay Action on Promised Ban
In the last election campaign, the governing Liberals promised to ban the live export of horses for slaughter—a practice widely-condemned for its cruelty. This followed years of advocacy by groups […]
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Quebec Will Ban All Pet Cosmetic Mutilations
UPDATE: On August 10, 2022, the Quebec government enacted the Regulation Respecting the Welfare and Safety of Domestic Animals and Equines. Cats and dogs will be spared from inherently cruel […]
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Cruel Pig & Calf Scrambles Should be Cancelled at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Update – March 25, 2022: The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair cancelled its cruel pig and calf “scrambles” just days before they were set to take place, after Animal Justice and […]
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New Bill Could Phase Out Toxicity Tests on Animals in Canada
Canada’s federal government has introduced an exciting new bill that could end some of the worst and most painful forms of animal experimentation. Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a […]
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Vancouver Aquarium & Greater Vancouver Zoo Under Investigation for Animal Cruelty
Authorities are investigating the Vancouver Aquarium and Great Vancouver Zoo for animal cruelty, after the Vancouver Humane Society filed a report concerning poor conditions at the facilities. In 2022, the […]
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Speak Up for Sled Dogs in Ontario Government Consultation
Note: consultation is now closed. Ontario is consulting the public on updates to animal welfare regulations that apply to outdoor dogs in the province. The proposed updates are extensive and […]
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How to Help Animals in Ukraine
Animal Justice stands in solidarity with the people and animals impacted by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Since Russia’s invasion, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian civilians have been forced to […]
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Animal Justice Sues Ontario to Stop Coyote Killing Contest
Animal Justice, The Fur-Bearers, and Coyote Watch Canada are suing the Ontario government over its decision to allow a coyote hunting contest to take place throughout the month of February. […]
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5 Things You Need to Know About Ag Gag Laws in Canada
Most Canadians pride themselves on being animal lovers. But despite this compassionate sentiment, Canada has some of the worst animal protection laws in the Western world—with practically no regulations or […]
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Coyote Killing Contest Appears to Violate Ontario’s Hunting Law
Animal Justice is sounding the alarm over a coyote hunting contest taking place throughout the month of February. The annual contest, held by Chesher’s Outdoor Store near Belleville, Ontario, includes […]
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Egg Farmers of Ontario Confirms 52,000 Hens Killed Off Because They’re Not Profitable
Egg Farmers of Ontario has quietly changed its website after shocking footage released on TikTok showed a trucker hauling away 52,000 hens, who were killed off en masse on an […]
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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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