Animal Alliance of Canada

Animal Alliance of Canada Animal Alliance of Canada, founded in 1990, is a non-profit organization committed to the protection of all animals.

We use electoral politics and lobbying as tactics to encourage legislators to pass sound animal and environmental protection laws. Animal Alliance of Canada is a non-profit organization committed to the protection of all animals and to the promotion of a harmonious relationship among humans, non-humans and the environment. As a non-profit, we use electoral politics and lobbying as strategies to ma

ke the legislators pass sound animal and environmental protection laws. Animal Alliance of Canada was founded in October 1990. We have supporters across Canada and are funded entirely by private donations.

The deadline to apply to join our team as a volunteer administrative assistant is fast approaching!Our small team works ...
07/23/2026

The deadline to apply to join our team as a volunteer administrative assistant is fast approaching!

Our small team works hard each day for the protection of all animals through advocacy, political action, and education. As a not-for-profit, we strive to raise the status of all animals and actively engage with elected representatives to encourage them to pass sound animal and environmental protection laws.

There is a lot of time spent working behind the scenes, and we're searching for a volunteer Administrative Assistant to help keep that work running smoothly. Some responsibilities of this volunteer position include data entry, administrative support such as file organization, and support at our office location in Toronto.

If you or someone you know might be a fit, read the full role description and apply today: https://www.charityvillage.com/jobs?search=animal&jobId=321984

Application deadline: July 24 at 5PM

In the 1960s, public concern about the use of animals in experiments was already growing in Canada. In response, the sci...
07/22/2026

In the 1960s, public concern about the use of animals in experiments was already growing in Canada. In response, the scientific community acknowledged serious ethical questions — and in 1968, the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) was formally established.

Fast-forward more than 60 years. Science and medicine have transformed dramatically, and we now have access to more accurate, human-relevant tools. These innovations have reshaped healthcare, diagnostics, and research. And yet, Canada’s animal-based research guidelines have remained largely unchanged.

Despite decades of scientific progress, Canada continues to rely on a deeply flawed system designed in the 1960s — one that lacks transparency, enforceability, and meaningful public accountability.

While we’re seeing some progress in Ontario for the protection of dogs and cats used in research, we still have a long way to go. It’s time for Canada’s approach to animal research oversight to reflect modern science, modern ethics, and modern expectations.

You can take action today on one or more of our animal research campaigns on our website.

Ending the pound-to-research facility pipeline in Ontario: https://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/no-pets-in-research/

Ending the use of primates in research in Ontario: https://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/end-primate-research-in-ontario/

Ending the use of piglets in military trauma training: https://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/other-campaigns/military-trauma-training/

📷 Image credit: Roger Kingbird / We Animals

07/21/2026

🐾 Our paw soaps are almost gone!

Thanks to your incredible support, only 100 paw-shaped soaps remain online and approximately 2,000 are left in Lush shops across Canada.

Created as part of our national Paws Off Our Pets campaign with Lush Cosmetics, 75% of proceeds from every soap support Animal Alliance of Canada’s work to end the harmful use of dogs and cats in research, close the loopholes that allow former pets to enter laboratories, and raise awareness across Canada.

Purchase yours online: https://www.lush.com/ca/en_ca/p/paw-soap or visit your local Lush shop before they’re gone!

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a soap, submitted our action email, and stood with us throughout this campaign.

On June 26, we broke the news that Ontario had released the final regulations implementing Bill 75's ban on invasive med...
07/13/2026

On June 26, we broke the news that Ontario had released the final regulations implementing Bill 75's ban on invasive medical research on dogs and cats. And while this is signals progress—important work still remains.

We broke down sections of the regulations to give you a clearer picture on what will become illegal and what is still permissible by law.

We will, of course, continue advocating for stronger protections for dogs and cats with your support. Visit our website to take action today:
https://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/no-pets-in-research/

07/08/2026

We invite you to join us on July 21 at 1PM ET for a candid discussion with Katherine Logan, whose investigation, released through Last Chance for Animals, exposed the suffering of monkeys confined inside a York University research facility.

Katherine will share what she witnessed, the bonds she built with the monkeys, what they endured, and what the public can do to continue advocating for their release.

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lg9AAzAKTSiiK5TutHYHBA

More than 35 years ago, Liz White, 9 other colleagues and a handful of dedicated volunteers founded the Animal Alliance ...
06/30/2026

More than 35 years ago, Liz White, 9 other colleagues and a handful of dedicated volunteers founded the Animal Alliance of Canada.

For decades, Liz has stood at the forefront of animal protection in Canada. From grassroots protests and activism, to co-founding Animal Alliance, the Animal Alliance Fund and leading the Animal Protection Party of Canada, Liz’s work has shifted the conversation, challenged entrenched systems, and ensured animals are part of our political discourse.

Every day, we show up for animals whose voices are ignored in the systems that determine their fate. We show up in government consultations, pushing for laws that are stronger and regulations that actually protect animals—not just on paper, but in practice. We file freedom of information requests, comb through documents, research extensively, and bring to light the realities of what is happening inside research facilities, in the trade of endangered wildlife, and in other areas that most people will never see.

We build the legal, scientific, and public policy case for change—and we stay in the fight long after the headlines have moved on. Our work is slow, detailed, and relentless. And it only works because people like you make it possible. Every investigation we pursue, every expert we consult, every tool we use to track what is happening to animals across this country, is funded by donors who believe this matters.

Today is the last day to double your impact. Every new one-time or monthly donation has been matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000 this month. If you donate $50, it becomes $100. Your $100 becomes $200. Your $250 becomes $500. You can make a one-time or monthly donation here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/AnimalAllianceofCanada/support.html

If you’re not in a position to donate this month, please share this post with your network. As always, thank you for standing with us and with the animals. 🐾

Ontario has released the final regulations implementing Bill 75's ban on invasive medical research on dogs and cats. The...
06/26/2026

Ontario has released the final regulations implementing Bill 75's ban on invasive medical research on dogs and cats. The regulations come into force on January 1, 2027, and dogs and cats are still not protected.

The regulations do not:

→ Require rehoming after research where appropriate
→ Provide independent oversight of Animal Care Committees
→ Close Ontario's pound-to-research pipeline

For more than 30 years, Animal Alliance has fought to end the use of companion animals in research. While we welcome this progress, our work is far from over.

Read our full media release here: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/06/26/3318289/0/en/ontario-finalizes-animal-research-regulations-leaving-critical-loopholes-unaddressed.html

Take action today: https://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/no-pets-in-research/

UPCOMING WEBINAR 📣 Inside York University’s Primate Lab: A Conversation with Undercover Investigator Katherine LoganFor ...
06/25/2026

UPCOMING WEBINAR 📣 Inside York University’s Primate Lab: A Conversation with Undercover Investigator Katherine Logan

For over 10 years, monkeys have been confined inside a York University research facility. Many members of the public have seen the recent exposé, but few have had the opportunity to understand who these monkeys are as individuals, what they have endured, and why Animal Alliance of Canada continues to call for their release.

Join Animal Alliance of Canada for a candid discussion with Katherine Logan, whose investigation, released through Last Chance for Animals, exposed the suffering of monkeys confined inside a York University research facility.

🗓️ Tuesday, July 21
⏰ 1PM ET
Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lg9AAzAKTSiiK5TutHYHBA

Through photos, video footage, and firsthand accounts, Katherine will take us inside the investigation and introduce us to the monkeys who are still trapped at the university. She will share what she witnessed, the bonds she built with them, the small moments that revealed their personalities, and the heartbreaking signs of distress that no animal should be forced to endure.

Together, we will explore why these monkeys should not be dismissed as “unreleaseable,” how rehabilitation and release pathways could be pursued, and how innovative, human-relevant science can replace harmful animal research. York University has an opportunity to choose compassion, accountability, and a more ethical future for science.

The webinar will conclude with clear actions the public can take to support the campaign and continue speaking up for the monkeys still inside York University.

Attendees are encouraged to submit questions during registration. Select questions will be chosen for the moderated Q&A portion of the event. If you can’t attend live, the webinar will be recorded.

Earlier this month, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision regarding Ontario’s “ag‑gag” law, rejecting the ar...
06/23/2026

Earlier this month, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision regarding Ontario’s “ag‑gag” law, rejecting the argument advanced by the applicants and by Animal Alliance and other interveners that this law is fundamentally about silencing undercover exposés and punishing animal advocates for speaking out. Instead, the Court treated the law as mainly enforcing trespass rules and protecting the agricultural industry.

We’re disappointed by the outcome. We understand that the applicants are likely to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, and we are exploring how we can support the next stage of this important case. You can help make an impact. Your support strengthens every campaign we lead — including those that cost substantial legal fees.

Donations from now until June 30 will be doubled up to $20,000. Your donation helps us prepare strong legal arguments, engage in legal discourse, prepare policy recommendations, and so much more. Please consider making a one-time or monthly donation today: https://www.animalalliance.ca/donate/

Together, we can build a future where animals and the people who fight for them are treated with compassion and respect.

06/05/2026

Royal was a much loved, elderly dog who lived his entire life with his human family. One sad day, Royal wandered off his property. A kind person found him and took him to the local pound, thinking this friendly dog would be safely reunited with his family. Instead, he was sold to a research facility, where he later died.

Animal Alliance has been working hard for decades in an effort to close the loophole that allows animals from shelters to be sold to research facilities. Although the passing of Bill 75 was promising, the loophole still remains.

You can watch the full video and take action on our website today: https://www.animalalliance.ca/petsinresearchinfo/

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