Browse our latest news and work on animal protection across North America.
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May 23, 2013
Culture Is Never an Excuse for Animal Cruelty
Bullfighting is a horrible spectacle of animal abuse that ends in the slow and tortuous death of an animal. In the 21st century, wanton animal cruelty can no longer hide behind cultural excuses.
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May 22, 2013
Translation of Regulations Will Help Buddhist Communities Shun Harmful “Mercy Release” of Animals
HSI has teamed up with The American Buddhist Confederation to stop the practice of “mercy release” by translating a section of New York state regulations into Chinese.
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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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May 6, 2013
New York Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill to End Largest Shark Fin Trade on the Atlantic
The New York Legislature unanimously passed legislation in both chambers to end New York’s contribution to the dire collapse of shark populations worldwide.
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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
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 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
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.
