Blog
Read the latest news from the fight for stronger laws and better enforcement for animals in Canada.
How to Lobby Your Political Reps to Support Plant-Strong Eating Recommendations
Earlier this year, Health Canada published much-anticipated draft revisions to Canada’s outdated food guide. The proposed healthy eating recommendations would encourage Canadians to eat “vegetables, fruit, whole grains and protein-rich […]
Keep Reading
These 8 Cruelty-Free Canadian Coats Will Keep You Warm This Winter
As temperature plumet, many of us are scrambling to buy a new winter coat in preparation for the deep freeze that lies ahead. Tragically, some jacket and parka brands still […]
Keep Reading
Montreal Just Elected an Animal-Friendly Mayor
Animals won big-time in Montreal’s municipal elections this weekend! Voters elected mayoral candidate Valérie Plante of Projet Montréal, and sent incumbent mayor Denis Coderre packing. Not only does mayor-elect Plante […]
Keep Reading
CFIA Cracks Down on Meat Cut Mislabelling, But Ignores Animal Suffering
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) just fined a meat company $200,000 for five counts of false labelling. The fine was imposed after Eastern Meat Solutions was busted for packaging […]
Keep Reading
Here’s Why Thanksgiving is a Nightmare for Turkeys
On Thanksgiving, many Canadians give thanks for the wonderful things in our lives, including friends, family, and health. But turkeys killed and eaten for Thanksgiving dinner have nothing to be […]
Keep Reading
One Year Later, No Justice for Victims of Burlington Pig Truck Rollover
This week marks a gruesome anniversary: One year ago, a truck carrying 180 pigs to slaughter rolled over outside the notorious Fearmans Pork slaughterhouse in Burlington, Ontario. Dozens of baby […]
Keep Reading
EXPOSED: Filth and Fraud in the Canadian Meat Industry
The Canadian meat industry did NOT have a good week! Two disturbing meat stories grabbed headlines, reminding the public that animal cruelty, contamination, and false labelling run rampant in animal […]
Keep Reading
Have Your Say: Canadian Government Might Ban Advertising Cheese To Kids
As part of the Healthy Eating Strategy, Health Canada is proposing to restrict the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children. Two approaches are being considered: Option 1: banning […]
Keep Reading
It’s Shark Week! Here’s How We’ll End Shark Finning For Good
It’s Shark Week, an annual Discovery Channel celebration of all things shark. Did you know that sharks have brain-to-body mass ratios similar to mammals and birds, and love to investigate […]
Keep Reading
PEI Quietly Banned Circuses with Exotic Animals
Canada’s smallest province just took a huge legal leap forward for animals by banning the use of exotic animals in circuses! This groundbreaking rule is part of a larger package […]
Keep Reading
Have Your Say: Government Developing Food Policy for Canada
The federal government is developing Canada first-ever food policy! A national food policy would address the entire food cycle—from the moment seeds are planted, until the food is prepared and eaten. […]
Keep Reading
University of Windsor Launches New Centre to Develop Animal Testing Alternatives
The University of Windsor is opening a cutting edge new research institution: the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods (CCAAM). The first of its kind in Canada, and the […]
Keep Reading
Got (Soy) Milk? European Court Bans Word ‘Milk’ on Dairy-Free Products
Plant-based food companies can no longer use terms like ‘milk’ and ‘cheese’ to describe their products, according a ruling by European Court of Justice released this week. The case was […]
Keep Reading
How to Protect Dogs Left in Hot Cars This Summer
Summer is in full swing in Canada. But when the temperature rises, so too can the risk to animal safety. Animals can suffer in hot weather just like we do. Although it is becoming socially unacceptable to leave […]
Keep Reading