Federal political parties weigh in on fur farming
We asked the major federal parties for their stances on fur farming ahead of the April 2025 federal election.
April 22, 2025
Tag: fur farm
The Mink VIRUS Act featuring Devan Schowe
A new piece of legislation in the United States could lead to the end of mink fur farming. Find out more on this week’s podcast episode.
April 14, 2025
Investigation shows brutal treatment on Polish fur farm
Undercover footage captured by Polish NGO Otwarte Klatki reveals abuse of minks
April 25, 2024
Q&A with ‘Real Fur’ Director Taimoor Choudhry
New documentary shines a light on the dark cages of the fur industry in Canada.
November 10, 2022
‘Heartbreaking’ Inside Quebec Fur Farms with Camille Labchuk
Images from inside two Quebec fur farms lead advocacy group Animal Justice to file complaints. Hear more on this episode of the Defender Radio podcast!
September 9, 2022
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
Job retraining offered to fur farm workers in BC
The Fur-Bearers are applauding an initiative from the BC government that can assist Fraser Valley-area agricultural workers transition from fur farming into the greenhouse sector.
April 20, 2022
Bill introduced to ban fur farming in Canada
A private member’s bill has been introduced in the House of Commons that could mark the beginning of the end of fur farming in Canada.
February 8, 2022
HUGE NEWS: BC to phase out mink farming
British Columbia announces plan to phase out mink farming in response to ongoing and future health risks posed.
November 5, 2021
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
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
