Help Ban Ontario's Use of Dogs and Cats in Research

More than 22,000 dogs and cats were used in Ontario research Between 2018 and 2022.

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Animal Alliance of Canada is a federally incorporated not-for-profit organization.

Our mission is to protect animals through electoral politics, legislative advocacy, education, and rescue efforts, with a focus on achieving lasting legal protections

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Help Cambodian Macaques

Over the past 19 months, more than 6,000 endangered macaques have arrived in Canada from Cambodia for use in laboratory testing. advocate for these beings who deserve a life of freedom in their habitats, not subjected to this exploitation.

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No Pets in Research

Every year in Canada thousands of dogs and cats are used by research facilities for experimental purposes. They are subjected to a life of pain and suffering and eventually killed. Advocate for legislation banning the use of dogs and cats in research.

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Ag-Gag Legislation in Ontario

“Agricultural-Gag” laws typically aim to limit free speech by criminalizing whistleblowing and undercover investigations. Let’s hold our leaders accountable.  We need laws that enhance transparency in our food systems.

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Bill 75 is a Start, but Loopholes Remain

For 34 years, Animal Alliance of Canada has been working tirelessly to protect dogs and cats from being used in harmful research, testing, and teaching. Our No Pets in Research campaign continues to make significant strides, but the work is not over yet.  The introduction of Bill 75 (Schedule I) represents a significant shift in Ontario’s approach to the use of dogs and cats in research. The prohibition on invasive medical research on […]
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Together We Can Make an Impact This World Spay & Neuter Month

February marks World Spay and Neuter Month—a time to raise awareness about one of the most effective ways to reduce the pet population, decrease shelter intake, and improve the lives of animals across Canada.  For more than 30 years, Animal Alliance of Canada has advanced spay/neuter efforts, including through our work with the Toronto Feral Cat Coalition and through […]
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Upcoming Webinar: Animal Alliance to Host Expert Panel on Bill 75 Featuring Members of Its Advisory Group on Humane Science

Ontario’s Bill 75 and the proposed amendments to the Animals for Research Act (ARA) represent one of the most significant policy moments for animals used in research in decades. Yet for many members of the public, the legal language and regulatory structure make it difficult to understand what is being proposed — and what it […]
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