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How your input shapes the Codes of Practice and sets farmed animal welfare standards

December 9, 2025

Many Canadians care deeply about farmed animal welfare but sometimes feel powerless to make a difference. However, you can help farmed animals in many important ways, including speaking up for them! Canada’s Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals set important rules for ensuring farmed animal welfare nationally. Everyone, from farmers …

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10 fun facts about donkeys

December 3, 2025

While domestic donkeys are not native to Canada, they have proven to be extremely adaptable to our diverse climate and ways of living. For thousands of years, donkeys have played a vital role in human life. Across many different cultures, they have been used as a primary source of work and transport. In Canada, there are over 6,000 donkeys and …

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How your food choices matter during the holidays and year round

December 3, 2025

The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather with loved ones and celebrate over festive meals. Every choice we make has an impact on animals, the environment, and our communities. Whether you choose to buy local, support welfare-friendly farms, or enjoy more plant-based meals, your decisions matter. Small choices, big impact   Choosing to reduce your consumption of …

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BC SPCA updated statement on ongoing activities at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C.

November 6, 2025

Ongoing disease management efforts at Universal Ostrich Farm have been a very emotional and stressful time for all involved, including the significant number of animal lovers across the country who have been following this case. This morning, the Supreme Court of Canada has issued a decision  related to the Universal Ostrich Farm, dismissing the motion …

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10 fun facts about turkeys

A Red Bourbon turkey walking outdoors on a field.
October 6, 2025

Found in the wild and on farms across Canada, turkeys have unique traits that make them truly special. Let’s talk turkey and discover some fascinating facts that may surprise you! 1. Turkeys are native to North America The domestic turkeys we see on farms today are the same species as the wild turkeys native to …

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Support a better life for turkeys this Thanksgiving

A turkey tom outdoors on a farm.
October 6, 2025

As Thanksgiving approaches, many Canadians are planning their holiday feasts, with turkey being a central feature at many tables. As we gather to give thanks, consider the welfare of the turkeys that play such a significant role in our celebrations. In Canada, over 500 turkey farmers raise turkeys for consumption. During Thanksgiving in 2024, 2.1 …

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Tips for an inclusive holiday meal

Cranberry Oatmeal Crumble
October 6, 2025

With numerous holiday and cultural celebrations this season, many of us are turning our attention towards planning a festive meal for our family and friends. Many families and friend groups now include someone who chooses a plant-based diet. We’ve put together the following tips to help you celebrate the holidays and ensure there is something …

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10 fun facts about chickens

September 5, 2025

Did you know? It is estimated that there are more than 34 billion chickens worldwide! Outnumbering the human population at a rate of four to one, chickens are one of the most common farm animals. Get the s-coop on these eggs-traordinary animals here! 1. Chickens are living descendants of dinosaurs Chickens are the closest living …

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End fur farming in Canada: sign the petition for a national ban

August 5, 2025

Fur farming is an industry that confines wild animals in small cages before they are killed for their fur. The fur pelts are mainly sold to international markets for the luxury fashion industry. Taxpayer subsidies are provided to fur farms and have no place in today’s economy. In 2021, British Columbia made history by becoming …

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