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Transforming Our Behaviours To Transform Animal Lives

In a humane country, we recognize the impact of our actions on others and take responsibility to make choices that improve the welfare of animals. In some cases, our behaviours impact animals directly, such as when we choose activities our companion animals will engage in. In other cases, our impact is indirect, for example via market signals we send through purchases or investment choices. When it comes to indirect impacts, individuals often rely on information and decisions of entities, such as businesses, service providers, and public institutions. In all cases, ethical considerations should guide our decision-making about animal use and must be supported by transparent and reliable information.

The Responsibility Keystone Report examines how Canadians can have an impact on animals through their personal choices, purchasing behaviours, and engagement with broader systems, and promotes transparency, compassion and ethical decision-making.