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Read the latest news from the fight for stronger laws and better enforcement for animals in Canada.
Update: Marineland Belugas Too Sick to be Transferred to U.S.
On August 28, 2020, the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”) issued a permit to Mystic Aquarium, allowing it to import five beluga whales from Marineland in Ontario. Although Animal […]
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Groups Call on Canada to Stop the Cruel & Irresponsible Poisoning of Wolves, Coyotes, & Black Bears
Thoughts of the Canadian wilderness in wintertime bring to mind scenes of beauty and tranquility. Holiday cards are adorned with images of snow-covered trees and majestic animals like reindeer, snowy […]
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Companion Animals in Condos: Ontario Creates New Rules for Disputes
Companion animals are family members, too. But all too often, people are surprised to find restrictive pet rules in condo buildings and rental housing. Although it’s generally illegal to include […]
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Law Students at UBC Open Canada’s First Animal Law Clinic
Canada’s first-ever animal law clinic opened this fall, created by students at the University of British Columbia’s Allard School of Law. The exciting new initiative will help low-income people who […]
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Authorities Shut Down Brome Lake Ducks Ltd. Slaughterhouse for Cruelty to Ducks
On September 4, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) suspended the licence of Brome Lake Ducks Ltd., a duck slaughterhouse in Asbestos, Quebec. The CFIA stated that Brome Lake […]
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Ontario Responds to Undercover Footage of Pig Farm Abuse By Banning Hidden-Camera Exposés
On December 5, 2020 Ontario brought its ag gag laws in effect—just days after Animal Justice released undercover footage of violent animal abuse and filthy conditions at a pig factory […]
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Hylife Foods Slaughterhouse Quietly Fined for Cruelty to Pigs
On July 22, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) charged Hylife Foods with animal cruelty for an incident at its pig slaughterhouse in Neepawa, Manitoba nearly two years earlier. […]
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#Voiceless4AnimalJustice 2020 Raises $36K for Animals
This year’s #Voiceless4AnimalJustice campaign has officially wrapped up, and was a huge success for animals, thanks to our incredible community! In November 14, supporters across the country took a 24-hour […]
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New Senate Bill Would Protect Great Apes, Elephants, & Give Some Animals Standing in Court
Senator Murray Sinclair has introduced a groundbreaking Senate bill to protect great apes and elephants and even give animals legal standing and representation in some court proceedings. The bill, known […]
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Take Action: Meat Industry Betrays Mother Pigs, Delays Cruel Gestation Crate Phase-Out by 5 Years
In the Canadian pig farming industry, the majority of farms lock up pregnant pigs in barren metal cages called gestation crates. These crates are so small that the pigs cannot […]
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Take Action: Speak Out to Help Captive Whales & Dolphins
Last year, Canada passed a groundbreaking ban on whale and dolphin captivity, recognizing that keeping these majestic animals in concrete tanks is inherently cruel. Canadians overwhelmingly supported the new legislation. […]
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Animal Justice Files Cruelty Complaint After 5 Pigs Fall From Moving Transport Truck
Animal Justice is calling for animal cruelty charges against a transporter after five pigs fell off a moving tractor trailer driving on the busy Highway 401 outside of Kingston, Ontario. […]
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Take Action: Stop the Commercial Wildlife Trade to Protect Animals & Prevent the Next Pandemic
Millions of wild animals are captured and traded each year for human entertainment, food, and traditional medicine, and for the exotic pet trade. This multi-billion dollar global trade causes unimaginable […]
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Say NO to Ag Gag laws in Manitoba
Please note that the consultation period is now closed. The Manitoba government is consulting the public on potential “ag gag” (agricultural gag) laws in Manitoba, and now is the time […]
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