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Animal Rescue and Protection Groups Slam Manitoba Over Plan to Roll Back Cosmetic Pesticide Restrictions
WINNIPEG—Animal protection groups are calling on the Manitoba government to abandon proposed changes to the Environment Act that would loosen restrictions on non-essential, or “cosmetic”, use of toxic pesticides. In […]
Keep ReadingRegulatory Complaint Filed Over Canada’s New Ban On International Dog Rescue
TORONTO—Animal Justice, Soi Dog Canada, and Rescue Dogs Advocacy Coalition (“RDAC”) have filed a regulatory complaint with the Complaints and Appeals Office of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (“CFIA”) over […]
Keep ReadingQuebec Fur Farms: Shocking New Photos Show Suffering Foxes & Minks
MONTREAL—National animal law organization Animal Justice is releasing disturbing new images taken at two Quebec fur farms that show foxes confined in small, barren wire cages, and minks kept in […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Slams Health Canada Over Cruel Poisons to Kill Wolves and Other Wildlife
TORONTO—Animal Justice is raising the alarm over a proposed decision posted today by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (“PMRA”). The Agency is proposing to allow the continued use of […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice to Intervene in Labelling Lawsuit Targeting Vegan “Cheese” Company
MONTREAL—National animal law advocacy group Animal Justice has been granted intervener status in a court case about the ability of a Montreal company to use the term “cheese” on the […]
Keep ReadingStatement on Deadly Hamilton Chicken Truck Rollover
HAMILTON—Animal Justice is calling for an urgent investigation after a transport truck hauling live chickens rolled over on its side in Hamilton, Ontario. The deadly crash occurred this morning at […]
Keep ReadingManitoba Stampede Calf Roping and “Mutton Bustin’” Events Violate Animal Cruelty Laws, Say Animal Protection Groups
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Humane Society and national animal law organization Animal Justice are calling on the organizers of the Manitoba Stampede and law enforcement authorities to cancel planned tie-down […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls for Charges After Horse Killed in Stampede Chuckwagon Race
CALGARY—National animal law organization Animal Justice is calling for an animal cruelty investigation after a horse was killed Thursday night when forced to compete in the notorious chuckwagon races at […]
Keep ReadingNew Import Ban on Rescue Dogs from 100+ Countries Condemns Homeless Dogs to Death
TORONTO—In a surprise move, the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced this week that it would ban dog rescue from some of the most vulnerable countries in the world, where […]
Keep ReadingSupreme Court Decision May Help Animals Access the Justice System
OTTAWA—Animal Justice, a national animal law advocacy organization, is applauding a decision released today by the Supreme Court of Canada that upholds a broad conception of public interest standing, and may assist […]
Keep ReadingMarineland Holds Dolphin Shows On Opening Weekend, Despite Criminal Charge
TORONTO—Animal Justice has filed a new complaint with Niagara Police after Marineland used dolphins in performances over the May long weekend, as it opened for the season in Niagara Falls. […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Urges Winnipeg to Scrap Pit Bull Ban & Reject Backyard Hens
WINNIPEG—National animal law organization Animal Justice will present to Winnipeg City Council today as the Standing Policy Committee on Protection, Community Services and Parks considers significant amendments to the Responsible […]
Keep ReadingRoyal Manitoba Winter Fair Cancels Cruel Pig & Calf Scrambles Following Opposition by Winnipeg Humane Society & Animal Justice
WINNIPEG- The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair has cancelled its upcoming pig and calf scramble events, just days before they were scheduled to take place. The move follows public outcry and […]
Keep ReadingRoyal Manitoba Winter Fair Pig & Calf Scrambles Violate Animal Cruelty Laws, Say Animal Protection Groups
WINNIPEG—The Winnipeg Humane Society and national animal law organization Animal Justice are calling on the organizers of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair and law enforcement authorities to cancel planned pig […]
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