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Horse Seriously Injured in Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Race Crash
A horse was seriously injured in the Calgary Stampede’s 2026 chuckwagon races—another reminder that cruel rodeo and chuckwagon events need to end.
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Authorities Investigating Calgary Stampede Rodeo After Cowboy Hits Horse in Head
Authorities are investigating after Animal Justice filed a legal complaint over a rodeo participant hitting a horse in the head at a Calgary Stampede bronc riding rodeo event.
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Sobeys Puts Profits Over Public Safety: Grocery Giant Refuses to Meet After Dangerous Calgary Protest Incident
According to reports, a vehicle came within mere feet of striking several peaceful demonstrators, sparking an investigation by the Calgary Police Service.
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Why Support for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo & Chuckwagon Races Should End
Rodeo and chuckwagon events harm animals, but incoming legislation will protect participants and organizers from consequences.
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Taxpayer Dollars Should Improve Animal Welfare—Not Industry Public Relations
The Canadian government is deciding how billions of dollars in agricultural funding will be spent over the next five years. Take action to ensure taxpayer money prioritizes animal welfare, not industry PR.
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Disappointing: Canada’s Bill C-16 Won’t Stop Animal Crush Videos
This was a missed opportunity to align the Criminal Code with the values of Canadians and protect vulnerable animals including kittens, puppies, and rabbits from some of the worst forms of torture imaginable.
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Animal Justice to Appear Before Supreme Court in Landmark Ontario Place Appeal
This landmark appeal over Toronto’s Ontario Place site could determine whether the government can shield itself from accountability when its decisions harm animals and wildlife habitats.
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Big Ag Front Groups, Disinformation, & Activist Repression | Panel Recap
This panel is an essential primer on how the animal agriculture industry, aligned corporations, and government allies work to manage public perception and bury inconvenient truths about animal abuse on farms, block reforms through political and corporate influence, and marginalize (or even criminalize) animal advocacy.
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Get Ready: The 2026 Animal Law & Advocacy Conference Is Back!
Mark your calendars! The Animal Law and Advocacy Conference returns to Toronto, October 2–4, bringing together lawyers, advocates, scholars, and students. Featuring expert speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and interactive workshops, the conference offers three days of learning, connection, and action. Ticket sales are now open.
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Ontario Court of Appeal Reinstates Dangerous Ag Gag Law
The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a court victory that struck down key parts of Ontario’s ag gag law, which made it illegal to expose widespread cruelty in farms and slaughterhouses.
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Marineland Reportedly Sending Deer & Elk to Slaughter
According to information provided to Animal Justice by a Marineland employee, the now-for-sale park has begun removing deer and elk from the property—and may be sending some of them to slaughterhouses.
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Victory! Manitoba Passes Bill 19: A Historic Win Against Puppy Mills
This crucial legislation marks a major step forward in the fight against puppy mills and irresponsible animal breeders who prioritize profit over animal welfare.
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Canada’s Beef Industry Code of Practice Under Review (And Why It Fails Animals)
Members of the public are invited to take part in the consultation process, but calls to improve conditions for animals are usually ignored.
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Animal Justice’s 2026-2028 Strategic Plan: A Roadmap for Stronger Animal Protections in Canada
Animal Justice’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan sets out a focused legal and policy roadmap to strengthen animal protection laws in Canada and reduce systemic cruelty across industries.
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