Media Releases

Read the latest media releases from Animal Justice.

Ontario Refuses to Take Action Over Illegal Coyote Hunt

TORONTO—Animal Justice and Coyote Watch Canada are disappointed the Ontario Ministry of Environment has declined to open an investigation into an illegal competition that awarded cash and prizes in exchange […]

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More Horses Shipped from Winnipeg Airport for Slaughter in Japan

WINNIPEG—Animal Justice is extremely saddened that another shipment of live horses bound for slaughter overseas has departed Winnipeg Richardson International Airport on Monday morning, despite the growing calls for the […]

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First-Ever Undercover Video from Canadian Caviar Farm Reveals Shocking Conditions

VANCOUVER—In the first-ever undercover look into a fish farm in Canada, video footage obtained by Animal Justice at a British Columbia caviar operation has triggered an investigation by animal welfare […]

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In Watershed Moment, Marineland Convicted of Animal Welfare Offences After Decades of Cruelty

In a historic first, Marineland has been convicted of offences under Ontario’s animal welfare laws for its treatment of three young bears. “These convictions mark the first time Marineland has […]

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‘Huge Victory’ for Wildlife Celebrated by Animal Protection, Environmental Groups as Health Canada Announces Strychnine Poisoning Ban

OTTAWA—Wolf Awareness, WeHowl, Animal Justice, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Humane Society International/Canada (HSI/Canada), and Animal Alliance of Canada are applauding a decision by Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency […]

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Animal Justice Testifies on Bill to Ban Horse Export for Slaughter

OTTAWA – The House of Commons Agriculture Committee heard compelling testimony today, outlining why it’s time for Canada to outlaw the controversial practice of exporting live horses overseas for slaughter. […]

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Federal Charge Laid Against Live Horse Exporter

WINNIPEG—Animal Justice laid a charge today in Winnipeg under the federal Health of Animals Regulations against Carolyle Farms—a live horse exporter located in Swan River, Manitoba. The charge stems from […]

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BC Court of Appeal Upholds Convictions in Excelsior Hog Farm Sit-In

VANCOUVER – Animal Justice is disappointed in a decision today from the British Columbia Court of Appeal, which upheld convictions against Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer. The two were convicted […]

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Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Rejects Protections for Ethical Vegans

TORONTO—In a surprising and troubling decision, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ruled against Adam Knauff, a firefighter who sought protection against discrimination for being an ethical vegan. The […]

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Animal Justice Underwhelmed by Toothless Ontario Puppy Mill Bill

TORONTO—Animal Justice is disappointed by a toothless bill announced today that will do little to stop abuse at puppy mills in Ontario. Solicitor General Michael Kerzner introduced the Preventing Unethical […]

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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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