New York Fashion Week Going Fur-Free
Body that owns and organizes New York Fashion Week made announcement for September 2026 events.
December 3, 2025
Tag: fur-free
Compassionate Fashion: What “Fur-Free” Really Means
Behind a coyote-trimmed jacket or a rabbit-fur keychain is an industry that not only subjects animals to suffering, but also poses risks to human and environmental health.
September 18, 2025
Fashion’s Future is Fur-Free featuring PJ Smith
PJ Smith, Director of Fashion Policy for Humane World for Animals thinks the future of the industry is fur-free, and joins Defender Radio to discuss trends, textile innovation, and what gives him optimism.
September 15, 2025
Luxury hotel brand commits to going fur free
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts confirms new fur free policy in email to The Fur-Bearers.
August 18, 2025
Queen Camilla stops buying real fur
Commitment is big news, but existing fur will remain. The decision is unlikely to impact bearskin guard hats.
May 15, 2024
VICTORY: The Bay Goes Fur Free!
Historic fur house no longer selling fur products, company confirms.
March 29, 2023
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
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
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
$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
Fur Free Friday 2022: Marking the fur trade’s freefall
From fur farming bans to retail bans, the movement to make fur history keeps growing. We provide a recap of this year’s events and ways you can take action.
February 11, 2022
US House passes amendment that would ban mink farming
The US House of Representatives have passed an amendment that would ban mink farming in America.
February 9, 2022
ACTION ALERT: Support Bill C-247 to End Fur Farming
Use this form to contact your MP and tell them you want support to end fur farming in Canada!
February 8, 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
I want to end fur farming in Canada. Where do I start?
Getting involved is as easy as reading this blog and sharing with your friends and family on social media!
February 7, 2022
Italy bans fur farming!
In a historic vote, Italy becomes the latest country to ban fur farming for all animals.
December 21, 2021
ELLE Magazine becomes the first global fashion magazine to go fur-free!
ELLE magazine has announced it will go fur-free by ending the promotion of animal fur in its magazines and online media.
December 2, 2021
Nova Scotia government funding mink farms and mink vaccines
Read why we think the province needs to follow British Columbia’s lead and support a transition away from fur farming.
November 12, 2021
Action Alert: Comment on changes to the Fur Farm Regulation
The government is asking British Columbians to provide comments on amendments to the Fur Farm Regulation following the decision to end mink farming.
November 8, 2021
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
Infectious disease docs call on Premier John Horgan to end fur farming
A group of 29 British Columbia infectious disease specialists sent an open letter to BC Premier John Horgan calling for an end to fur farming in the province.
October 14, 2021
Launch of New Microsite: End Fur Farming in British Columbia
A one-stop resource for everything you need to know about fur farming in British Columbia – and how you can help end it.
September 23, 2021