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Animal Justice Granted Intervenor Status in Supreme Court Case on Public Interest Standing
Animal Justice has been granted leave to intervene in a Supreme Court of Canada case could affect how animals and animal advocates access the justice system. In order for a […]
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Animal Justice Files Cruelty Complaint After Baby Pigs Die in Truck Crash
Animal Justice is calling for an animal cruelty investigation after a transport truck full of baby pigs skidded off of the road into a ditch on Concession 4 Walpole, just […]
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Victory! Animal Justice Complaint Prompts Federal Action to Stop Misleading McDonald’s Ad Campaign
McDonald’s has stopped running a greenwashing ad campaign about its Quarter Pounder burger after an Animal Justice legal complaint prompted investigations by federal regulators. McDonald’s unveiled an ad campaign last […]
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Animal Justice Seeks Intervener Status In Supreme Court Case About Public Interest Standing
Animal Justice is seeking leave to intervene in a Supreme Court of Canada case that could have important implications for access to justice in cases involving animals and animal advocates. […]
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Animal Justice Files Cruelty Complaint Over Lonely, Listless Marineland Orca
Animal Justice has filed a formal animal cruelty complaint with provincial authorities, requesting an investigation into the apparent suffering of Kiska, the last surviving orca at Marineland in Niagara Falls, […]
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Federal MP Introduces Motion to Defund the Meat Industry
Meat is not green. That’s why a Member of Parliament recently introduced a groundbreaking motion in House of Commons, calling on the federal government to tackle the major role that […]
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Animal Justice Calls for Investigation After Hundreds of Animals Die in Heatwave at BC Exotic Pet Store
Animal Justice is asking authorities to investigate an exotic pet store in British Columbia for violations of federal and provincial animal protection laws, after hundreds of reptiles and rodents died […]
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Victory! Canada Goose Goes Fur-Free
In a stunning victory for animals, luxury outerwear company Canada Goose just announced that it plans to go entirely fur-free by the end of 2022. This is a huge blow […]
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Federal “Ag Gag” Bill Could Punish Negligent Farmers After Amendments at Committee
A legislative committee studying the proposed federal agricultural gag, or “ag gag”, law has amended the bill in response to concerns raised by Animal Justice and other animal protection groups, […]
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Animal Protection Groups Blocked From Testifying About Federal Ag Gag Law
Parliament is considering a troubling federal ag gag law, yet animal protection organizations like Animal Justice have been blocked from testifying about how the proposed law would harm animals and […]
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Animal Justice Urges Provincial & Federal Government Action After 2 Calves Found Dead in Black Rock, Nova Scotia
Animal Justice is calling on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) and provincial authorities to investigate the suspicious deaths and disposal of two calves who were discovered by concerned citizens […]
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Student Animal Law Research Paper Contest 2021
Animal Justice is pleased to be hosting the Student Research Paper Contest again this year! The contest is designed to encourage student scholarship on the growing field of animal law, […]
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New Report Questions Biosecurity as Justification for Ag Gag Laws
Animal Justice is releasing a new report examining disease outbreaks on Canadian farms, called Animal Advocates or Animal Agriculture? Disease Outbreaks & Biosecurity Failures on Farms. Based on data compiled […]
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Kangaroo Dies from Injuries After Escaping from Papanack Zoo
A kangaroo named Willow has died after escaping from Papanack Park Zoo and being injured in a road incident. Papanack Zoo is a roadside zoo located just east of Ottawa, […]
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