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May 13, 2013
Historic High Seal Hunt Quota Set as 2013 Seal Slaughter Draws to a Close
HSI/Canada condemned the irresponsible 2013 seal hunt quota set by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, which allowed for the slaughter of 408,200 harp and hooded seals.
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April 29, 2013
Every Leading Canadian Supermarket Chain Takes Stand Against Controversial Pig Cages
The Retail Council of Canada announced that all eight of the largest Canadian supermarket chains would move away from gestation crate confinement of pigs in their supply systems.
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April 29, 2013
Taking Our Evidence Worldwide
We took our evidence to the World Trade Organization to show the world the cruelty of Canada's commercial seal slaughter.
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April 29, 2013
Canadian and Norwegian Governments Spread Misinformation at Second WTO Hearing on EU Seal Product Trade Ban
A statement from HSI/Canada Executive Director Rebecca Aldworth in response to opening statements at a WTO hearing on the European Union’s seal product trade ban.
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April 25, 2013
Court Dismisses Sealing Industry Attempt to Overturn EU Ban on Cruel Seal Products
The European General Court wisely decided to uphold the European Union’s ban on commercial trade in seal products.
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April 25, 2013
Court Dismisses Fur Industry Attempt to Overturn EU Ban on Cruel Seal Products
The European General Court wisely decided to uphold the European Union’s ban on commercial trade in seal products.
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April 25, 2013
Defending the EU Seal Product Trade Ban at the WTO
Canada and Norway challenged the EU's seal product trade ban at the World Trade Organization.
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April 19, 2013
Markets for Seal Products Are Closing
Seal skins are being stockpiled for a demand that will likely never resurge.
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April 18, 2013
Nearly 60,000 Seals Killed Without Quota in Commercial Seal Hunt
HSI/Canada condemned the failure of Fisheries Minister to establish the 2013 seal hunt quota.
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April 13, 2013
Baby Seal Dies in Stages
Rebecca Aldworth and the Protect Seals team filmed a young seal as she died of a gunshot, impaling, and clubbing at the hands of Canada's sealers.
