Media Releases
Read the latest media releases from Animal Justice.
Federal Charge Laid Against Live Horse Exporter
WINNIPEG—Animal Justice laid a charge today in Winnipeg under the federal Health of Animals Regulations against Carolyle Farms—a live horse exporter located in Swan River, Manitoba. The charge stems from […]
Keep ReadingBC Court of Appeal Upholds Convictions in Excelsior Hog Farm Sit-In
VANCOUVER – Animal Justice is disappointed in a decision today from the British Columbia Court of Appeal, which upheld convictions against Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer. The two were convicted […]
Keep ReadingHuman Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rejects Protections for Ethical Vegans
TORONTO—In a surprising and troubling decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ruled against Adam Knauff, a firefighter who sought protection against discrimination for being an ethical vegan. The […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Underwhelmed by Toothless Ontario Puppy Mill Bill
TORONTO—Animal Justice is disappointed by a toothless bill announced today that will do little to stop abuse at puppy mills in Ontario. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner introduced the Preventing Unethical […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Applauds Government Bill to Ban Captivity of Elephants & Great Apes
TORONTO—Animal Justice is applauding a government bill introduced today in the Senate to protect elephants and great apes from captivity in Canada. Bill S-15, sponsored by Senator Marty Klyne, incorporates […]
Keep ReadingFederal Court Finds Restrictions on Plastic Unconstitutional
TORONTO—Animal Justice is expressing disappointment in a decision released today by the Federal Court that strikes down a federal decision to list plastic manufactured items as “toxic” under the Canadian Environmental […]
Keep ReadingNew Footage: Abused, Injured & Rotting Pigs at Excelsior Hog Farm in BC
VANCOUVER—Animal Justice is releasing secretly-recorded video of suffering pigs taken inside Excelsior Hog Farm—a factory farm in Abbotsford, BC that has been repeatedly outed for animal suffering. The new footage […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice In Court to Challenge Ontario Law Banning Hidden-Camera Farm Investigations
TORONTO—A legal fight over animal abuse videos begins today in court, as Animal Justice sues to strike down an agricultural gag law (aka “Ag-Gag law”) in Ontario that bans whistleblowers […]
Keep ReadingMedia Advisory: Court Battle Begins Over Ontario Law Banning Hidden-Camera Farm Investigations
Legal challenge to anti-whistleblower law begins October 30 TORONTO—A legal fight over animal abuse videos will heat up next week, as Animal Justice takes Ontario to court to strike down […]
Keep ReadingPro Football Star Brady Oliveira Calls for End to Canada’s Dog Rescue Ban on One-Year Anniversary
TORONTO—Canadian Football League (CFL) pro running back Brady Oliveira of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is joining forces with Animal Justice to help dogs. Oliveira and Animal Justice are asking Canada […]
Keep ReadingHidden-Camera Footage from Ontario Dog Hunting Pen Exposes Cruelty
TORONTO—Animal Justice is today releasing a new exposé with footage taken undercover at an Ontario dog hunting pen. The new video exposes the cruel reality of penned dog hunting—where hunters […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice and Winnipeg Humane Society Call for Cruelty Charges After Horse Killed at Rodeo in Selkirk, Manitoba
WINNIPEG—The Winnipeg Humane Society and national animal law organization Animal Justice are calling for animal cruelty charges after a horse was killed on Saturday, July 15 after being forced to […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Calls for Cruelty Charges After Horse Killed at Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Race
CALGARY—National animal law organization Animal Justice is calling for animal cruelty charges after a horse was killed on Friday, July 14 after being forced to compete in the deadly chuckwagon […]
Keep ReadingParliament Passes Groundbreaking Bill to End Toxicity Tests on Animals
OTTAWA—Animal Justice is celebrating the passage of Bill S-5, the Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, which includes measures aimed at phasing out painful toxicity tests on animals. […]
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