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
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Scotland proposes ban on snare traps!
Snares cause significant suffering to wild animals and pets. Scotland’s plan to ban the cruel devices is a huge step forward for wildlife.
August 23, 2023
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
Jill Price’s Unfurled uses reclaimed fur to challenge perspectives
See installations by artist Jill Price that can shift views and stories on fur through history.
January 25, 2022
Italy bans fur farming!
In a historic vote, Italy becomes the latest country to ban fur farming for all animals.
December 21, 2021
The Fur-Bearers comment on BC’s mink farm phase-out
Read our submission to the government of British Columbia about the prohibition on mink farming and changes to the Fur Farm Regulation.
November 16, 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
‘Mink farming is a health hazard’: Breaking down BC’s mink farm moratorium
In this post, we explain the key information in the mink moratorium, and what you can do to help the movement to end fur farming in British Columbia.
October 27, 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
Mink killed and more test positive for SARS-CoV-2 on BC fur farm
Fur farming in BC continues to pose a serious public health risk after mink escape their cages and test positive for SARS-CoV-2.
August 3, 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
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
