
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.
New census data from Statistics Canada reveals that fur farming has reached a historic low.
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.
The Fur-Bearers’ petition calling for the end of fur farming in British Columbia has made its way to the legislature!
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.
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The Fur-Bearers have obtained documents that show millions of dollars are being accessed by fur farms in Ontario.
Hear from the politician who introduced a bill to end fur farming in Canada this year!
In an era when consumers, companies, and entire countries are rejecting fur, the Government of Nova Scotia is funding its production.
You may be surprised at what we heard when we asked multiple government agencies this question.
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.
The US House of Representatives have passed an amendment that would ban mink farming in America.
A new survey has found that three in four Canadians support a nationwide ban on fur farming.
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.
Getting involved is as easy as reading this blog and sharing with your friends and family on social media!
In a historic vote, Italy becomes the latest country to ban fur farming for all animals.
ELLE magazine has announced it will go fur-free by ending the promotion of animal fur in its magazines and online media.
Read our submission to the government of British Columbia about the prohibition on mink farming and changes to the Fur Farm Regulation.
Read why we think the province needs to follow British Columbia’s lead and support a transition away from fur farming.
The government is asking British Columbians to provide comments on amendments to the Fur Farm Regulation following the decision to end mink farming.
British Columbia announces plan to phase out mink farming in response to ongoing and future health risks posed.
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.
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.
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.
A one-stop resource for everything you need to know about fur farming in British Columbia – and how you can help end it.
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