Media Releases
Read the latest media releases from Animal Justice.
Complaint Filed Against Alberta SPCA Raises Animal Welfare Concerns
OKOTOKS, AB — A formal complaint regarding the inaction of Alberta SPCA peace officers in the case of dead and dying cattle has been filed by an Okotoks resident under […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Petition Leads Holiday Inn to Drop African Trophy Hunting Expo
TORONTO — Animal Justice, a national animal law organization, is applauding Holiday Inn for cancelling an African trophy hunting expo that was set to take place at the hotel’s Toronto International Airport […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice to Supreme Court: Bestiality laws must protect animals from all sexual abuse
OTTAWA – Lawyers from the animal law organization Animal Justice appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada today as interveners in a case that may redefine the country’s bestiality laws. […]
Keep ReadingCity of Victoria Cannot Remove Pet Pigs, Says Animal Justice
VICTORIA – National animal law non-profit Animal Justice Canada Legislative Fund says the City of Victoria, British Columbia has no authority to remove potbelly pigs from family homes. Long-time Vic West […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Wins Right to Intervene in Supreme Court Animal Sexual Abuse Appeal
TORONTO — The Supreme Court of Canada has granted Animal Justice leave to intervene in an appeal that will decide whether some forms of sexual abuse of animals are acceptable under Canadian […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls for Release of Grizzly Cubs to Rehab, Not Zoo
Animal Justice Canada (“Animal Justice”) calls on Superintendent Dan Wenk of Yellowstone National Park to release the two cubs of Blaze, the mother grizzly bear recently killed by park officials, […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice’s Statement on Fourth Horse Death at Calgary Stampede
On the last day of the Calgary Stampede rodeo, yet another horse was killed, bringing the death tally for this year alone to four. The Calgary Stampede says that it […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls on Calgary Humane Society to Prosecute Rodeo Cruelty at the Calgary Stampede
CALGARY—Animal Justice is calling on Calgary Humane Society (“CHS”) to prosecute inhumane rodeo practices at the Calgary Stampede. CHS is responsible for enforcing Alberta’s animal protection laws.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls for Amendments to Proposed Animal Welfare Act
CHARLOTTETOWN–Animal Justice Canada Legislative Fund (“Animal Justice”) is calling for amendments to a government animal protection bill. If enacted, Bill 2, the Animal Welfare Act, would replace the existing Companion […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Supports Lawsuit Against Lincoln County Humane Society
ST. CATHARINES – Animal Justice Canada Legislative Fund (“Animal Justice”) is supporting a lawsuit filed in St. Catharines against the Lincoln County Humane Society (“LCHS”). Filed by Dr. Julia Murray, […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Accepting 2015-16 Ontario Articling Applications
Animal Justice is accepting applications for one 2015-2016 articling student. As Canada’s only animal law-focused organization, Animal Justice uses the law and legal skills to protect animals from abuse and killing. […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Welcomes Prominent Lawyer and Former Mayoral Candidate Ari Goldkind to Board of Advisors
TORONTO – Animal Justice—Canada’s only animal-law organization—is thrilled to welcome Ari Goldkind to its board of advisors. A respected legal expert, Ari rose to prominence during the 2014 Toronto mayoral […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Files Legal Complaint Against Maple Lodge Farms for False Advertising Following Chicken Cruelty Exposé
TORONTO – Animal Justice Canada Legislative Fund—a national non-profit animal law organization—has filed a formal legal complaint against Maple Lodge Farms, citing violations of federal consumer protection laws.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Statement on Chicken Cruelty Exposed on National TV
TORONTO – On Saturday evening, CTV’s W5 aired disturbing undercover footage of chickens being abused, apparently in violation of federal and provincial law. The footage was shot at one of […]
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