Open Letter: Minister of Labour, it’s time to act on fur farms
Our letter outlines WorkSafeBC inspection reports that show systemic issues on fur farms. Read it now and write your own letter with our tips!
July 27, 2021
Tag: fur farm
Two mink with COVID found wandering fur farm
The health and safety of BC residents continues to be put at risk as the Ministry of Agriculture announces that multiple mink tested positive on
July 26, 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
The Fur-Bearers are challenging fur farm license in court
Chinchilla fur farm operated for several years without a health management plan, a requirement for a permit.
July 19, 2021
MLA challenges fur farming in Victoria
Opposition party agriculture critic pushes for comments on the future of fur farming in BC.
June 10, 2021
End BC’s fur farm subsidies
The Fur-Bearers joins the BC SPCA in calling for the government to end its financial support of intensive fur operations.
June 1, 2021
BC infectious disease docs speak out against fur farming
Fourteen specialists call on the government to re-examine licensing and permits for breeding and confining mink in BC.
April 27, 2021
Sweden shuts down mink breeding until 2022
Board of Agriculture makes ruling to protect against SARS-CoV-2 pandemic virus, which has resulted in the killing of millions of farmed mink.
January 27, 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
Group of scientists call on B.C. to end fur farming
David Suzuki and other researchers point to mounting evidence of disease risks, and ongoing animal welfare issues.
January 19, 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
Coronavirus found on B.C. mink farm
Take action and tell Canada to begin immediate testing and transition farmers out of fur industry.
December 8, 2020
ACTION ALERT: Tell Canada to take action on mink farms
SARS-CoV-2 devastates mink farms worldwide, regardless of “biosecurity” measures.
December 1, 2020
