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Nov 20 2024

2-year-old gorilla Eyare died after hydraulic door mistakenly activated, Calgary zoo confirms
Nov 13 2024

Northern Manitoba vet shortage leaves animals out in the cold
Nov 12 2024

2-year-old western lowland gorilla Eyare dies at Calgary Zoo

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The Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post have not yet reached an agreement, which has resulted in a strike that is affecting mail service across the country. This strike will impact our ability to send and receive mail including mailing donation receipts. Additionally, any donations sent by mail will experience delays in processing.

We encourage you to make your donation online to ensure it is processed immediately and you will receive your receipt via email. Please note that mailed receipts will be delayed during this time. We greatly appreciate your ongoing support and patience during this time. Your donation is so important as we continue our efforts to ensure that animals’ voices are heard.

If you prefer to make your donation by phone, please call 1-343-809-0382 and we will assist you.

What does a Humane Canada look like,
for you, for us, for them?

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Impacting animals together: Our Focus

Our work, programs & resources Our work, programs & resources

Companion animals

Living alongside us in our homes, and forming intimate daily connections with humans, our domestically bred animal companions hold significant importance in our society.
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Farmed animals

Farmed animal welfare refers to the conditions in which animals are raised, managed, and treated within agricultural systems. The welfare of farmed animals has become an increasingly important ethical and societal concern.
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Wild animals

Canada is home to a diverse range of wild animals, thanks to its varied ecosystems. Conservation efforts are crucial to ensure the well-being of wild species and the preservation of their habitats.
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Animals used in science

The welfare of animals used in science is a crucial ethical consideration with significant advancement in ending testing and promoting alternative methods taking center stage in our work.
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Shifting perspectives

We work to change the way Canadians think about animal lives and be inspired to make the necessary changes to create a Humane Canada.
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Advocacy & engaged government

To create a Humane Canada requires the cohesion of a welfare conscious public and an active engaged government to ensure that animal welfare issues are an important part of policy and protection.
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Legal framework

In Canada, there are legal provisions in place to protect the welfare of animals. Those laws are primarily governed by provincial and territorial legislation, with some federal involvement in specific areas. The Criminal Code of Canada, as well as provincial and territorial statutes, address various aspects of animal welfare, cruelty, and protection.
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One Health One Welfare

Humane Canada promotes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental well-being, recognizing the mutual impact of these factors on overall health and welfare.
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Member & sector support

Humane Canada strives to ensure a strong membership, engaged in advancing the animal welfare movement, collaborating to influence federal policy and support members work in local communities.
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