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VICTORY! Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Plastic Protections in Major Win for Animals
A landmark court ruling confirms Canada’s power to regulate plastic pollution under CEPA, helping protect millions of animals from deadly plastic waste.
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Alberta Legalizes Hunt Pens for Deer & Elk
Alberta has legalized “canned hunting,” allowing deer and elk to be shot inside fenced enclosures—an alarming rollback that puts profit over animal lives.
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Public Consultation: Ask Ontario to Ban Tail Docking
The Ontario government has launched a public consultation to ban medically unnecessary procedures (MUPs) for cats and dogs, which cause significant suffering to our animal companions. However, the province recently made a troubling change to its plan.
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The Fight to End Fur Farming: Panel Recap
Animal Justice recently hosted a panel of movement leaders to discuss strategies for ending the fur farming industry.
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Export Permits Conditionally Approved After Marineland Threatens to Execute Whales & Dolphins
Marineland is pressuring Canada to approve beluga whale exports under threat of euthanasia—but the law requires the animals’ best interests come first.
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Protest: Montreal Citizens Demand an End to Fur Farming
On January 31, join us in Montreal to demand an end to fur farming in Quebec, and show support for the lawsuit brought by Animal Justice and The Fur-Bearers against the Quebec government.
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Ethics in Action: A Former Lab Beagle’s Story & Book Talk with Melanie D.G. Kaplan
Hear the inspiring story of Hammy the former lab beagle and explore animal research ethics with Melanie D.G. Kaplan and Camille Labchuk at this special Ethics in Action event.
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New Report Shows Canada Is Falling Behind on Cage-Free Egg Production
A new Animal Justice report reveals how Canada’s continued use of caged housing systems for hens ignores global trade trends and public expectations.
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Bervie Zoo Allowed to Stay Open After Animal Cruelty Convictions
Bervie zoo operator John Geddes pleaded guilty to three counts of animal abuse, yet received no fines, jail time, or meaningful penalty.
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Winnipeg Plans to Poison Ground Squirrels to Death
Winnipeg plans to poison ground squirrels using anticoagulant baits and suffocating foam. This cruel and dangerous plan can still be stopped.
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ONLINE EVENT: The Fight to End Fur Farming
Join us for a special online event on January 21 from 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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Ontario Seeks Public Comments on Regulations to Ban Invasive Experiments on Dogs & Cats
Ontario is seeking public input on proposed regulations to end invasive experiments on dogs and cats, a major step that could reshape modern research in the province.
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The Animal Justice Action Team: A Powerful Movement Driving Change for Animals
Mobilizing online, on the ground, and within communities, this growing movement is influencing politics, corporate practices, media, and public opinion.
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Nationwide Candlelight Vigils for the Horses Lost to Live Exports
Canadians across the country came together for a candlelight vigil to honour the thousands of horses who have suffered and died since the Liberal government’s promise to end live horse exports for slaughter.
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