
Mink farm industry opposes pandemic prevention measures
The Canadian mink fur farm industry is rejecting key measures in a federal bill designed to prevent future pandemics.
The Canadian mink fur farm industry is rejecting key measures in a federal bill designed to prevent future pandemics.
Canada’s food regulator warns Canadians about H5N1 risks. Where is the warning about fur farming?
Regulation changes under British Columbia’s Fur Farm Regulation take effect on April 1, 2023.
Polling by BC SPCA shows vast support, one year after closures announced due to public health concerns.
The Fur-Bearers has obtained documents showing the extent of government support for the country’s largest fur-producing province: Nova Scotia.
From COVID-19 oubreaks to impacts on the environment, this post compiles research published in 2022 about fur farming in Canada.
Disturbing images from inside fur farms prompts animal law group to file complaint.
Because of recent successes, The Fur-Bearers are poised to take on new opportunities to end fur farming in Canada – with your help.
New census data from Statistics Canada reveals that fur farming has reached a historic low.
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.
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.
In a historic vote, Italy becomes the latest country to ban fur farming for all animals.
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.
Fur farming in BC continues to pose a serious public health risk after mink escape their cages and test positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Our letter outlines WorkSafeBC inspection reports that show systemic issues on fur farms. Read it now and write your own letter with our tips!
The health and safety of BC residents continues to be put at risk as the Ministry of Agriculture announces that multiple mink tested positive on
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