Marking the end of mink farming in British Columbia
Regulation changes under British Columbia’s Fur Farm Regulation take effect on April 1, 2023.
March 22, 2023
Tag: fur farming
New report calls for a transition away from fur farming
The Fur-Bearers has published a new report: Fur Farming in Canada – Towards a Post-Fur Future.
March 7, 2023
Most British Columbians support mink fur farm closures
Polling by BC SPCA shows vast support, one year after closures announced due to public health concerns.
November 4, 2022
Upcoming Vancouver Event: Real Fur Documentary Screening, Q & A
Don’t miss the screening of documentary Real Fur in Vancouver! Join director Taimoor Choudhry and The Fur-Bearer’s Lesley Fox for an exclusive Q & A.
October 25, 2022
Nova Scotia mink farms accessed nearly $100M from 2013-18
The Fur-Bearers has obtained documents showing the extent of government support for the country’s largest fur-producing province: Nova Scotia.
October 19, 2022
Four main parties commit to banning fur farming in Quebec
HUGE NEWS: During an election debate on animal protection this week, four of the main political parties in Quebec committed to banning fur farming in the province.
September 16, 2022
Research Rundown: The latest research about fur farming in Canada
From COVID-19 oubreaks to impacts on the environment, this post compiles research published in 2022 about fur farming in Canada.
September 13, 2022
Decision reached on chinchilla fur farm case
A judgment has been made on The Fur-Bearers’ judicial review regarding the BC government’s issuance of a fur farm licence to a chinchilla farm.
August 17, 2022
August 9, 2022
Take Action Against Fur Farming in Canada!
We are calling on our supporters, animal protection advocates, and all members of the public to engage with their elected representatives on this issue.
July 20, 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
Petition to end fur farming presented in the BC Legislature
The Fur-Bearers’ petition calling for the end of fur farming in British Columbia has made its way to the legislature!
April 13, 2022
Republic of Ireland Bans Fur Farming!
Ireland becomes the most recent country to ban fur farming, after similar moves in France, Italy and Estonia in 2021. The three remaining fur farms are expected to close this year.
March 31, 2022
COVID-19 and BC’s Fur Farms: March Update
Get the latest updates on what’s happening in government and the courts from The Fur-Bearers
March 23, 2022
Ontario fur farms receiving millions in government benefits
The Fur-Bearers have obtained documents that show millions of dollars are being accessed by fur farms in Ontario.
March 16, 2022
MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on Bill C-247
Hear from the politician who introduced a bill to end fur farming in Canada this year!
March 7, 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
Estonia may Make Fur History
One third of Estonian legislators pledge support to ban fur farms, most parties say they support change.
May 27, 2021
Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs calls for moratorium on fur farming
News release highlights ethics, welfare, and public health concerns in call to shut down British Columbia’s operating fur farms.
April 7, 2021
B.C. ACTION ALERT: It’s time to end fur farming
“Biosecurity measures” didn’t keep coronavirus out. And a vaccine won’t end the risk posed by fur farm conditions.
December 9, 2020
