Is fur farming humane? Here is what Canadians think.
This post looks at several public opinion surveys to reveal what Canadians think about fur farming.
September 6, 2023
Tag: Fox
New photos expose mass killings on Finnish fur farms
Finnish government orders cull of mink and foxes after avian flu outbreaks on fur farms across the country.
August 17, 2023
50K farmed foxes, mink to be killed due to avian flu in Finland
The Finnish government has ordered a cull of mink and foxes on fur farms due to the spread of H5N1 avian flu.
August 1, 2023
ACTION ALERT: Ontario Bill 91 puts wildlife at risk
Portion of bill allows creation of new and sale of existing dog trial and train area licenses, where wild captured foxes and coyotes are used to train dogs to hunt them.
May 17, 2023
Animal Justice submits complaint to investigate Quebec fur farms
Disturbing images from inside fur farms prompts animal law group to file complaint.
September 8, 2022
August 9, 2022
Join The Defenders and Help End Fur Farming in Canada!
Because of recent successes, The Fur-Bearers are poised to take on new opportunities to end fur farming in Canada – with your help.
May 31, 2022
2021 Census: Fewer than 100 fur farms left in Canada
New census data from Statistics Canada reveals that fur farming has reached a historic low.
May 16, 2022
$25 per mink: The Nova Scotia program that gives money to fur farms
In an era when consumers, companies, and entire countries are rejecting fur, the Government of Nova Scotia is funding its production.
March 3, 2022
How many fur farms are left in Canada?
You may be surprised at what we heard when we asked multiple government agencies this question.
February 23, 2022
3/4 of Canadians support a ban on fur farming
A new survey has found that three in four Canadians support a nationwide ban on fur farming.
February 8, 2022
New data reveals fewer animals killed on Canadian fur farms
Statistics Canada has published new data on fur farming in Canada. The new data update adds information for years 2019 and 2020. There is reason to be optimistic.
October 29, 2021
Rose’s Story: A Portrait of Fur Farming in Canada
There are hundreds of thousands of animals on Canada’s fur farms. Rose was one of them, this is her story.
July 21, 2021
Fur Farm Webinar and Panel video now online
Did you miss our informative webinar and panel on Monday, July 12? We recorded the entire event and it’s now online.
July 20, 2021
Petition e-3096 to ban fur farms in Canada
House of Commons petition will require a formal response by government if enough signatories participate.
January 25, 2021
It’s Time: Ending Fur Farming in BC report online
High-level report highlights ongoing concerns surrounding farms, advises transitioning owners to green, climate-meeting goals.
January 12, 2021
Hungary pre-emptively bans mink and fox farms
Mink, nutria, ferret and fox fur farming prohibited; chinchilla and angora rabbit farming to continue.
November 26, 2020
Talking to your candidate about traps
Provincial election an opportunity to address public safety threat of trapping in B.C.
October 8, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Ban Leg-Hold Traps in BC!
This pregnant fox had exposed bones as she dragged a trap down the road in BC. It's time to end the use of leg-hold traps!
March 31, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Nova Scotia’s foxes aren’t the problem, people are
Call on Nova Scotia Minister of Lands and Forestry to direct staff to use coexistence measures and enforcement to protect wildlife from human action.
January 3, 2020
VICTORY: British Columbia enacts farm codes into law
Legislative changes may make it easier to prosecute cruelty.
March 1, 2019
Cruel snares EXPOSED by John E. Marriott
Documentary video by wildlife photographer shows impact of inhumane snares.
February 8, 2019
New Brunswick aims to control rabies with vaccination program
Government program to hand and aerial drop vaccines a compassionate plan.
July 5, 2018
June 20, 2018
