Browse our latest news and work on animal protection across North America.
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December 6, 2012
HSI: Horsemeat Isn’t Just a Cruel Trade; It Could Be Bad For Your Health
A survey conducted by Ipsos MORI on behalf of Humane Society International showed that most European consumers want a ban on imports of horsemeat from countries whose food safety regulations do not meet European Union standards.
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December 6, 2012
HSl/Canada Renews Call for Federal Shark Fin Ban as New DNA Evidence Emerges
HSl/Canada is renewing calls for Members of Parliament to support Bill C-380 to ban the import of shark fins into Canada in the wake of a CTV investigative report, which revealed 76 percent of samples from shark fins sold in Metro Vancouver originated from threatened species.
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December 3, 2012
HSI/Canada Congratulates the City of Duncan for Unanimously Passing Shark Fin Ban
The City Council of Duncan unanimously decided to ban the sale of shark fins, which will come into effect on Jan.1, 2013. With Duncan, there are now 12 municipalities that have passed shark fin bans in 2012 alone, bringing the total number in Canada up to 16.
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December 1, 2012
HSI/Canada Decries Ontario Court Ruling Striking Down Toronto Shark Fin Ban
An Ontario provincial court ruling struck down the by-law that bans the possession, sale, and consumption of shark fin products within the Toronto City limits.
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November 30, 2012
Opt to Adopt
When looking for a new pet to welcome to your family, opt to adopt and save a life!
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November 30, 2012
Canada's Criminal Code
Canada's animal welfare laws are weak and do not serve as a real tool to protect animals from neglect and abuse.
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November 29, 2012
HSI/Canada Calls for Criminal Code Amendments in Wake of Court Ruling of BC Sled Dog Massacre
HSI/Canada expressed disappointment in provincial court ruling regarding the mass killing of 56 sled dogs in British Columbia.
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November 28, 2012
Fast Facts on Animal Transport in Canada
Some facts on animal transport in Canada including government regulations, inspections and impacts on the animals.
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November 28, 2012
Parliament Hill Turns Its Attention to Shark Finning
On November 27, members of Parliament viewed Sharkwater, the award-winning documentary by Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart that serves as a call to action in response to the threat that shark finning poses to all of our ocean ecosystems.
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November 20, 2012
Puppy Mills in Canada
Puppy mills across Canada subject thousands of dogs to needless cruelty.
