Media Releases
Read the latest media releases from Animal Justice.
Manitoba Horse Exporter Heads to Trial in Rare Private Prosecution
WINNIPEG—A landmark trial happening in Winnipeg next week is believed to be the first time a private prosecution involving farmed animals has reached trial in Canada. The case was brought […]
Keep ReadingGroups Celebrate Manitoba Funding for Vet Services in Northern Communities
WINNIPEG—Animal Justice and Save A Dog Network Canada applaud today’s announcement of provincial funding aimed at improving access to veterinary care in northern and remote Manitoba communities. The Manitoba government said today […]
Keep ReadingCrow-Killing Contest Exposes Blind Spot in Manitoba Animal Protection
WINNIPEG—A bird and gopher-shooting contest planned for May 10 in Minnedosa exposes a legal blind spot in Manitoba, permitting intelligent and highly social animals such as crows and magpies to […]
Keep ReadingNational Animal Protection Election Debate to Take Place on April 23rd
TORONTO—For the second time in Canadian history, federal candidates will square off this Earth Week in a national all-party debate focused on animal protection issues. Animal protection emerged as an […]
Keep ReadingMississauga Puppy Abuse Case Shows Glaring Need for Crackdown on Online Sales
MISSISSAUGA—Shocking animal cruelty allegations in Mississauga are a stark example of why Ontario’s animal protection laws remain deeply flawed—and how failing to crack down on websites like Kijiji puts animals […]
Keep ReadingManitoba Urged to Halt Crow & Magpie Killing Contest
WINNIPEG—Animal Justice is calling on the Manitoba government to stop a crow and magpie killing contest scheduled for this Saturday, April 12. The event, put on by the Woodlands & […]
Keep ReadingComplaint Filed in Manitoba Following Brutal Calf Flip at Winter Fair
BRANDON—Animal Justice has filed a formal complaint with the Chief Veterinary Office (CVO) against the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF), submitting a disturbing video that shows a calf’s back legs […]
Keep ReadingAuthorities Urge Rethink, But Winter Fair Presses Ahead with Calf Scramble
BRANDON—The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (RMWF) is set to hold its controversial calf scramble again in 2025, despite a clear recommendation from Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary Office (CVO) to reconsider whether […]
Keep ReadingU.S. Rescue Group Pledges $50,000 to Help Hundreds of Ferrets Suffering at Manitoba Breeding Mill
WINNIPEG—Following the release of heartbreaking undercover footage, a major U.S.-based ferret rescue group has offered its support and pledged up to $50,000 USD to help any ferrets who are rescued […]
Keep ReadingCourt of Appeal Reaffirms Public Interest Standing, Preventing Legislatures from Blocking Judicial Review
TORONTO—The Centre for Free Expression, BC Civil Liberties Association, and Animal Justice are pleased with an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that reaffirms legislatures cannot entirely shield executive decisions from […]
Keep ReadingManitoba Exporter’s New Workaround Makes Transport Even Worse for Horses
WINNIPEG—Following revelations that most shipments of horses from Winnipeg to Japan for slaughter exceed the 28-hour legal limit for transport without food, water, and rest, a Manitoba horse exporter appears […]
Keep ReadingMarineland’s Risky Loan Scheme Could Put Animals in Greater Peril
NIAGARA FALLS—Animal Justice is deeply disappointed by the Niagara Falls Committee of Adjustment’s decision to approve Marineland’s application for a temporary land severance without fully examining the implications for the […]
Keep ReadingB.C Government Sanctions Slaughterhouse Over Pig Abuse Video
CHILLIWACK B.C—In the wake of shocking video footage, a pig slaughterhouse in Chilliwack B.C. has been sanctioned by British Columbia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food. After reviewing video files secretly […]
Keep ReadingManitoba Veterinary Medical Association Bans Cruel Tail Docking Procedures
WINNIPEG—Animal Justice applauds the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) for its compassionate and science-based decision to ban members from performing cosmetic tail docking procedures on dogs. Amputating dogs’ tails in the […]
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