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A Bold Plan for Farmed Animal Protection in Canada | Panel Recap
Canada effectively lacks laws to prevent the suffering of hundreds of millions of animals on farms. Discover how Animal Justice and leading protection organizations are building a bold new roadmap to establish accountability, independent oversight, and real legal standards.
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The Myth of Regulation: NFACTs Unmasks Canada’s Lack of Farm Oversight
Most Canadians believe our country has strong animal protection laws for farmed animals. The reality is far more troubling: behind the closed doors of Canada’s farms, there is a staggering legislative void.
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(Video) Horse Beaten by Jockey at Winnipeg’s Assiniboia Downs Racetrack
Shocking footage shows a jockey grabbing a horse by the throat and repeatedly striking her in the face.
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Victory! Ontario Bans Cruel Cat & Dog Experiments
This historic law marks a world first and represents a major step forward for animals used in research.
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Victory! BC Passes Exotic Cat Ban
The BC government has banned the breeding and future ownership of all exotic cats—protecting public safety, the environment, and the well-being of animals.
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Bouvry Exports, Canada’s Largest Horse Slaughterhouse, Closes for Good!
This marks the end of a dark era for horses in Canada.
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Exposed: Animal Cruelty at Calgary Reptile Expo
Inside a Calgary reptile expo, we found exotic animals suffering in cramped tubs. We’re urging authorities to take immediate action.
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Animal Justice to Appeal Acquittal of Live Horse Exporter
Animal Justice is appealing a disappointing court decision that found a live horse exporter not guilty of violating federal transport laws. We believe this ruling overlooks critical legal obligations to protect animals during transit.
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Lawmakers on Parliament Hill Support End to Animal Testing in Canada
Parliamentarians, scientists, and animal advocacy organizations gathered on Parliament Hill to discuss the future of animal-free science and the urgent need to end animal testing in Canada.
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End Cat & Dog Testing: Animal Justice Testifies to Support Ontario Bill 75
Animal Justice testified in support of Ontario’s Bill 75, and encouraged lawmakers to strengthen the legislation.
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From Animal Farmers to Animal Advocates: Panel Recap
This Animal Justice panel brings together former animal farmers, a slaughterhouse inspector, and a ranch worker whose conscience and compassion led them from producing and killing animals to advocating for them.
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A New Report Sparks a Bold Vision for Farmed Animal Protection in Canada
Four leading Canadian animal protection organizations released Towards a National Framework for Farmed Animal Protection. This comprehensive report exposes systemic failures that leave hundreds of millions of animals raised and killed for food in Canada without meaningful legal protection. It offers a clear path forward to transform farmed animal protection to align with modern science, global best practice and Canadian values.
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End Canada’s Role in the Endangered Macaque Trade—Sign New Federal e-Petition
Canada now stands alongside the United States as a top global importer of endangered long-tailed macaques for laboratory experiments.
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ONLINE PANEL: From Animal Farmers to Animal Advocates: A Journey of Compassion
This Animal Justice panel brings together former animal farmers, a slaughterhouse inspector, and a ranch worker whose conscience and compassion led them from producing and killing animals to advocating for them.
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