Media Releases

Read the latest media releases from Animal Justice.

Animal 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 […]

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Federal 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 […]

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New 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 […]

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Animal 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 […]

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Media 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 […]

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Pro 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 […]

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Hidden-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 […]

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Animal 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 […]

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Animal 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 […]

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Parliament 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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