Blog Archives - Animal Justice

Animal Justice is a national animal law advocacy organization, focused on improving laws and policies to protect animals in Canada. Our team works to pass strong new animal laws at all levels of government, ensures industries and corporations are held accountable for abusing animals, and fights for animals in courtrooms across the country.

We seek an enthusiastic a...

Huge win for exotic cats in British Columbia! The province has passed an exotic cat ban that prohibits the breeding and future ownership of all exotic cats. This move aims to protect public safety, the environment, and the well-being of these wild animals.

This victory comes after Animal Justice and our supporters

We are excited to announce the return of Ethics in Action, an event series that brings together animal advocates to network across professional disciples.

Hosted three times a year, these gatherings convene leaders and emerging voices from law, policy, academia, communications, business, science, and advocacy for thoughtful dialogue and meaningful connection.

Animal Justice is appealing a disappointing court decision that found a live horse exporter not guilty of violating federal transport laws. We believe this ruling overlooks critical legal obligations to protect animals during transit.

In February 2024, a judge allowed Animal Justice to lay a criminal charge against Carolyle Farms over a live horse shipment that last...

Last week, Animal Justice’s executive director Camille Labchuk testified before Ontario lawmakers on Bill 75. While expressing support, she also provided a roadmap to make this groundbreaking legislation even stronger. If passed, this bill would update the Animals for Research Act to end invasive experiments on cats and dogs. It would also ensure animals can be rehom...