Canadian Consumers on Their Own to Police Misleading Animal Welfare Claims on Food
False animal welfare claims are rampant in Canada This week, Animal Justice submitted comments to the Government of Canada regarding its proposed changes to labelling requirements in the Food and […]
Keep ReadingCanada’s New Food Guide A Triple Win for Health, Environment & Animals
OTTAWA—After years of research analysis, stakeholder and public consultation, and message testing, Health Canada has published an updated version of Canada’s Food Guide. In a groundbreaking move, the familiar “meat […]
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Build Your Own Cruelty-Free Cheese & Charcuterie Board
The holiday season is upon us! For many, this time of year represents peace, love and joy. But for animals confined on Canadian farms, there’s nothing kind or joyful about […]
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Animal Justice Urges Government to Fund Animal Testing Alternatives & Plant-Based Food
Animal Justice is urging the federal government to fund innovative industries that save the lives of animals by creating humane, animal-free products. Specifically, Animal Justice is asking the government to […]
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Authorities Refuse to Crack Down on Misleading Milk Ads
In November 2016, Animal Justice filed a legal complaint with authorities over a misleading ad campaign that suggested that consuming of dairy is essential for human health. The ads, sponsored […]
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Vancouver Chicken Slaughterhouse in Trouble for Endangering Animal Advocates
At Animal Justice, we use the law to help animals. Sometimes that means using animal protection laws, but often it means using other laws, unrelated to animals, to hold industry […]
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How to Lobby Your Political Reps to Support Plant-Strong Eating Recommendations
Earlier this year, Health Canada published much-anticipated draft revisions to Canada’s outdated food guide. The proposed healthy eating recommendations would encourage Canadians to eat “vegetables, fruit, whole grains and protein-rich […]
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These Eight Cruelty-Free Canadian Coats Will Keep You Warm This Winter
Winter’s coming to Canada! Temperatures are plummeting, and many of us are scrambling to buy a new winter coat in preparation for the deep freeze that lies ahead. Tragically, some […]
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Here’s Why Thanksgiving is a Nightmare for Turkeys
On Thanksgiving, many Canadians give thanks for the wonderful things in our lives, including friends, family, and health. But turkeys killed and eaten for Thanksgiving dinner have nothing to be […]
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Have Your Say: Canadian Government Might Ban Advertising Cheese To Kids
As part of the Healthy Eating Strategy, Health Canada is proposing to restrict the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages to children. Two approaches are being considered: Option 1: banning […]
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