Blog
Read the latest news from the fight for stronger laws and better enforcement for animals in Canada.
New Canada Food Guide Shifts Towards Plant-Based Eating—Rejecting Big Meat & Dairy Influence
The much-awaited changes to the Canada Food Guide have been released! The newest edition encourages Canadians to move away from excess dairy and meat consumption, and consume more plant-based foods. […]
Keep Reading
Ontario Court Rules that Animal Law Enforcement Must Be Transparent and Accountable
After hearing arguments from Animal Justice lawyers, an Ontario court has ruled that animal law enforcement by the OSPCA—a private charity—is unconstitutional because the agency is not sufficiently accountable or […]
Keep Reading
Why 2019 Will Spell the Death of the Fur Industry
For years, animal advocates have been fighting to shut down the horrific fur industry. It’s been a long, hard battle, but major victories in 2018 for fur-bearing animals have proven […]
Keep Reading
Build Your Own Cruelty-Free Cheese & Charcuterie Board
The holiday season is upon us! For many, this time of year represents peace, love and joy. But for animals confined on Canadian farms, there’s nothing kind or joyful about […]
Keep Reading
What Do Ontario’s New Slaughter Laws Mean For Animals?
Ontario has announced that it’s amending its provincial slaughter regulations. The province will eliminate the need for a veterinarian to conduct post-mortem inspections at a slaughterhouse of an animal killed […]
Keep Reading
Victory! Bill to Ban Whale & Dolphin Captivity Passes the Senate
After nearly three years of delay and obstruction, a bill to ban keeping whales and dolphins in captivity has finally passed through the Canadian Senate. Senators voted to pass Bill […]
Keep Reading
Criminal Charge Dropped Against Witness Who Filmed Fur Farm Cruelty
Prosecutors in Oshawa, Ontario have withdrawn a criminal break and enter charge against animal advocate Malcolm Klimowicz, who was charged earlier this year after filming severe neglect and cruelty on […]
Keep Reading
Government (Finally) Moves to Close Bestiality Loophole
After a courtroom showdown and years of advocacy by Animal Justice, the federal government finally introduced legislation today to close Canada’s bestiality loophole. The new law also strengthens animal fighting […]
Keep Reading
#Voiceless4AnimalJustice Raises Over $28,000 for Animals
We can’t thank you enough—#Voiceless4AnimalJustice was a smashing success. Together, we raised $28,164.32 for animals, exceeding our $25,000 fundraising goal! For three weeks, participants from coast to coast educated their […]
Keep Reading
Fashion with Compassion: Animal-Friendly Bags for Fall
Fall is the in the air, and autumn fashion accessories are hitting the streets! Many products are still made with leather, fur and other animal-derived materials, but happily, cruelty-free fashion […]
Keep Reading
Nova Scotia Makes History by Banning Cat Declawing and Other Mutilations
The province of Nova Scotia passed strong new animal protection legislation this week, becoming the first province in the country to make cat declawing illegal. The new laws also put […]
Keep Reading
UBC Received Almost $2 Million from Dairy Industry in Three Years, Access to Info Docs Show
Records obtained by Animal Justice under freedom of information show that between 2014 and 2017, the University of British Columbia (UBC) received almost $2 million from at least eight separate […]
Keep Reading
Animal Justice Urges Government to Fund Animal Testing Alternatives & Plant-Based Food
Animal Justice is urging the federal government to fund innovative industries that save the lives of animals by creating humane, animal-free products. Specifically, Animal Justice is asking the government to […]
Keep Reading
Whistleblower Faces a Criminal Trial for Exposing Mink Farm Suffering
A whistleblower who exposed horrific suffering on multiple Ontario fur farms will face a criminal trial. Malcolm Klimowicz was charged with break and enter earlier this year for visiting a […]
Keep Reading