Victories
Poisoning Ground Squirrels With Strychnine is Being Banned
Health Canada’s ban on products containing strychnine for use to kill Richardson’s ground squirrels does not go far enough.
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Notorious Reptile Zoo Won’t Be Coming to London After All
London, Ontario city councillors voted down a by-law exemption for the reptile zoo. Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak out for crocodiles, alligators, snakes, and lizards!
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Victory! St. Catharines Rejects Shopping Mall Reptile Zoo
St. Catharines City Council votes NO on a reptile zoo exemption.
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Victory! British Columbia Permanently Bans Many Rodenticides
The new regulation will prohibit the sale and use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in BC for all members of the public, and most commercial and industrial operations.
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Winnipeg City Council Votes No to Backyard Chickens
Winnipeg City Council met yesterday to consider amendments to the Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw.
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Progress: Ontario Updates Rules for Outdoor Dogs
New regulations improve standards for shelter, food, water, and types of tethers used on dogs kept outdoors.
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Notorious Reptile Zoo Backs Down In St. Catharines… Again
Reptilia has withdrawn its application for a by-law exemption following objections from residents and animal protection groups!
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Victory! Cruel Pig & Calf Scrambles Cancelled at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
After hearing from Animal Justice and the Winnipeg Humane Society, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair has called off the cruel events.
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Victory! Toronto City Council Rejects Reptile Zoo Proposal
A reptile zoo has been blocked from opening in Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre after city councillors heard concerns from scientists, community members, and animal protection groups—including Animal Justice and our supporters. […]
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Appeal Court Agrees Animals Are Sentient Beings Who Deserve Protection
Animal Justice just helped achieve a groundbreaking new legal victory for animals. The Alberta Court of Appeal confirmed the need for Canadian courts to protect animals from violent crimes when […]
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