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
Tag: make fur history
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
