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June 1, 2016
Réclamation d’une enquête sur une usine québécoise d’abattage de chevaux
Dans une plainte formelle déposée contre Viande Richelieu, une usine d’abattage située à Massueville (Québec), des militants de Humane Society International/Canada réclament une enquête sur les affirmations de l’entreprise concernant la source, la qualité et la salubrité de sa viande chevaline.
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June 1, 2016
Campaigners Seek Investigation into Quebec Horse Slaughter Plant
In a formal complaint made against Viande Richelieu, a horse slaughter facility located in Massueville, Quebec, campaigners with Humane Society International/Canada requested an investigation into the company’s claims concerning the source, quality and safety of its horsemeat products.
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May 24, 2016
Aramark Canada’s Cage-Free Policy Welcomed
HSI/Canada welcomed an announcement from Aramark Canada that it will end the use of all eggs from caged hens in its supply chain by 2022 for shell eggs and 2025 for liquid eggs.
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May 9, 2016
Bill to Improve Animal Protection in Canada Introduced
HSI/Canada applauded Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith for moving Bill C-246, the Modernizing Animal Protections Act, which seeks to make common sense improvements to the animal cruelty section of the Canadian Criminal Code.
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April 27, 2016
Dogs Given Necessary Veterinary Attention in First Nations Community of Chisasibi
Humane Society International/Canada and Chiots Nordiques, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the humane management of stray and roaming dogs, partnered for the sixth time to bring essential veterinary services to remote communities.
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April 27, 2016
Des chiens reçoivent les soins vétérinaires nécessaires dans la communauté autochtone de Chisasibi
Humane Society International/Canada et Chiots Nordiques, un organisme bénévole dévoué à la gestion humaine des chiens errants dans les communautés éloignées du Québec, se sont associés pour la 6e fois afin d’apporter les services vétérinaires nécessaires aux communautés éloignées.
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April 13, 2016
Ottawa Restricts the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Stores
HSI/Canada welcomed the Ottawa City Council's adoption of a by-law that restricts the sale of commercially bred cats and dogs in pet stores but was critical of the unnecessary five year transition period.
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April 13, 2016
Ottawa restreint la vente de chiens et chats dans les animaleries
Le Conseil municipal d'Ottawa a adopté un règlement qui restreint la vente de chats et de chiens dans les animaleries. Les nouvelles animaleries devront offrir pour la vente uniquement des chats et les chiens provenant de refuges ou de groupes de sauvetage pour animaux, alors que tous les magasins devront dorénavant offrir une politique de retour de 48 heures et un certificat qui indique la provenance de l’animal avant l’achat de ce dernier. Les magasins qui vendent actuellement des chats et des chiens auront cinq ans pour faire la transition vers le nouveau modèle où l’adoption seulement est permise.
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April 6, 2016
Ontario Government Scraps Proposal to Increase Hunting of Wolves and Coyotes
HSI/Canada applauded the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry for scrapping a plan to allow increased killing of wolves and coyotes across the province. The poorly-conceived proposal was branded as an effort to protect moose populations, yet even the province’s own data showed that the indiscriminate killing of predators is not an effective wildlife management practice.
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March 23, 2016
Retail Council of Canada Commits to Source 100 Percent Cage-Free Eggs by 2025
HSI/Canada applauded the grocery members of the Retail Council of Canada, including Loblaw Companies Limited, Metro Inc., Sobeys Inc., and Wal-Mart Canada Corp., for announcing a goal of sourcing 100 percent cage-free eggs by 2025.
