Camille Labchuk
@camillelabchuk.bsky.social
Animal rights lawyer and executive director of Animal Justice @animal-justice.bsky.social. Posts about animals, law, farming, food, and politics. Toronto 🇨🇦
Or they could have just let this beautiful fish live.
Ice fishing has always struck me as so cruel. The fishes don’t even get one season where they aren’t being terrorized by trophy hunting (which is what this is).
Ice fishing has always struck me as so cruel. The fishes don’t even get one season where they aren’t being terrorized by trophy hunting (which is what this is).
Six fishermen who cast a line in the frozen Saguenay River in the Canadian province of Quebec worked for more than two hours to reel in an Atlantic halibut that broke local records. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/w...
February 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Or they could have just let this beautiful fish live.
Ice fishing has always struck me as so cruel. The fishes don’t even get one season where they aren’t being terrorized by trophy hunting (which is what this is).
Ice fishing has always struck me as so cruel. The fishes don’t even get one season where they aren’t being terrorized by trophy hunting (which is what this is).
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“Millions of taxpayers’ dollars were poured down the drain, wasted to massacre these sensitive, intelligent animals who, by that point, were entirely healthy." — @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice
#BCostrichfarm
#BCostrichfarm
‘Millions wasted killing healthy B.C. ostriches:’ Animal Justice - Chilliwack Progress
Agency says taxpayers’ money wasted, could have been used to fund disease prevention, support animal sanctuaries
theprogress.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM
“Millions of taxpayers’ dollars were poured down the drain, wasted to massacre these sensitive, intelligent animals who, by that point, were entirely healthy." — @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice
#BCostrichfarm
#BCostrichfarm
Today we learned the feds spent $6.8M to kill the ostriches. This includes $2.3M in staff time & $1.3M to lawyers. To kill HEALTHY birds.
Imagine how many animals could have been helped if the feds simply gave this cash to farmed animal sanctuaries.
www.ourcommons.ca/written-ques...
Imagine how many animals could have been helped if the feds simply gave this cash to farmed animal sanctuaries.
www.ourcommons.ca/written-ques...
Q-716 (45-1) - Written Questions - House of Commons of Canada
www.ourcommons.ca
January 28, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Today we learned the feds spent $6.8M to kill the ostriches. This includes $2.3M in staff time & $1.3M to lawyers. To kill HEALTHY birds.
Imagine how many animals could have been helped if the feds simply gave this cash to farmed animal sanctuaries.
www.ourcommons.ca/written-ques...
Imagine how many animals could have been helped if the feds simply gave this cash to farmed animal sanctuaries.
www.ourcommons.ca/written-ques...
We're hiring a Legislative Affairs Manager at @animal-justice.bsky.social! This is a perfect job for someone with experience in politics or government. Come help us pass new laws to protect animals. No law degree required, ideally living in Ottawa or Toronto.
animaljustice.ca/blog/job-pos...
animaljustice.ca/blog/job-pos...
Job Posting: Legislative Affairs Manager
We seek an enthusiastic and driven Legislative Affairs Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about enhancing legal protections for animals, and will be responsible for assis...
animaljustice.ca
January 26, 2026 at 10:31 PM
We're hiring a Legislative Affairs Manager at @animal-justice.bsky.social! This is a perfect job for someone with experience in politics or government. Come help us pass new laws to protect animals. No law degree required, ideally living in Ottawa or Toronto.
animaljustice.ca/blog/job-pos...
animaljustice.ca/blog/job-pos...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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I was up early to join David Common on CBC's Metro Morning! We talked about Ontario's move to ban cosmetic surgeries on pets like cat declawing, ear cropping, and debarking. Good news, but slicing off dogs' tails should also be banned.
Have your say: www.regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/52973
Have your say: www.regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/52973
January 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
I was up early to join David Common on CBC's Metro Morning! We talked about Ontario's move to ban cosmetic surgeries on pets like cat declawing, ear cropping, and debarking. Good news, but slicing off dogs' tails should also be banned.
Have your say: www.regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/52973
Have your say: www.regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/52973
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Canadians care, yet this issue never makes it onto the political agenda
#Opinion by @lindamcquaig.bsky.social
#Opinion by @lindamcquaig.bsky.social
Linda McQuaig: Canadians care, yet this issue never makes it onto the political agenda
Canadians want tougher regulations to stop cruelty to animals on factory farms, yet no major political party ever picks up this issue in earnest.
www.thestar.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Canadians care, yet this issue never makes it onto the political agenda
#Opinion by @lindamcquaig.bsky.social
#Opinion by @lindamcquaig.bsky.social
We are so close to the Star Trek promise of a universal translator!
A non-Japanese-speaking visitor to Tokyo used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual. Here's how it went.
How Well Does Apple’s Live Translation Work for Japanese? I Tested It in Tokyo.
A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.
nyti.ms
December 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We are so close to the Star Trek promise of a universal translator!
I'm grateful to @lindamcquaig.bsky.social for reminding us of the animals that many forget. Factory farms are almost completely unregulated in Canada and are free to abuse animals in horrible ways. In 2026, let's change this.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Linda McQuaig: Canadians care, yet this issue never makes it onto the political agenda
Canadians want tougher regulations to stop cruelty to animals on factory farms, yet no major political party ever picks up this issue in earnest.
www.thestar.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I'm grateful to @lindamcquaig.bsky.social for reminding us of the animals that many forget. Factory farms are almost completely unregulated in Canada and are free to abuse animals in horrible ways. In 2026, let's change this.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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“The province has very extensive authority under the PAWS Act to go in & care for the whales in the short term & protect them from being euthanized by Marineland.”
— @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice
#OnPoli
— @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice
#OnPoli
Animal lawyers call on Ontario to protect Marineland’s belugas
The PAWS Act gives the provincial government power to intervene and ensure the 30 captive whales aren’t euthanized
www.nationalmagazine.ca
October 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
“The province has very extensive authority under the PAWS Act to go in & care for the whales in the short term & protect them from being euthanized by Marineland.”
— @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice
#OnPoli
— @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice
#OnPoli
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After decades of profiting from cruelty, Marineland is threatening to kill its 30 remaining whales 💔 It's time for Ontario to step in to protect the whales & send Marineland the bill!
@camillelabchuk.bsky.social: “Marineland has a moral obligation to fund the future care of these animals.” ⬇️
@camillelabchuk.bsky.social: “Marineland has a moral obligation to fund the future care of these animals.” ⬇️
Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding
Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in China
www.theguardian.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
After decades of profiting from cruelty, Marineland is threatening to kill its 30 remaining whales 💔 It's time for Ontario to step in to protect the whales & send Marineland the bill!
@camillelabchuk.bsky.social: “Marineland has a moral obligation to fund the future care of these animals.” ⬇️
@camillelabchuk.bsky.social: “Marineland has a moral obligation to fund the future care of these animals.” ⬇️
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NEW op-ed from our ED @camillelabchuk.bsky.social: St. Joseph’s Hospital is ending dog experiments after our exposé. Premier Doug Ford has promised new laws to ban dog & cat experiments—but we also need federal leadership & funding for #CrueltyFree alternatives.
Closing St. Joseph’s dog lab is a victory — but it’s just the beginning
Ontario must pass new laws, and the federal government should fund the alternatives we need. It’s time for Canada to join the growing list of countries moving beyond animal experiments altogether.
www.qpbriefing.com
August 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
NEW op-ed from our ED @camillelabchuk.bsky.social: St. Joseph’s Hospital is ending dog experiments after our exposé. Premier Doug Ford has promised new laws to ban dog & cat experiments—but we also need federal leadership & funding for #CrueltyFree alternatives.
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Only a few days left! Early bird pricing for Animal Justice's Animal Law & Advocacy Conference ends Friday. Register now & save 💸🎟️
Animal Law & Advocacy Conference 2025 | Animal Justice
Join us at the Animal Law & Advocacy Conference September 26-28, 2025 at Toronto Metropolitan University. Presented by Animal Justice.
www.alaconference.ca
July 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Only a few days left! Early bird pricing for Animal Justice's Animal Law & Advocacy Conference ends Friday. Register now & save 💸🎟️
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“It is 2025, but these completely preventable killings continue to happen. It’s absurd that Stampede organizers permit this brutal spectacle to continue where horses are doomed to die nearly every year.” — @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, ED at Animal Justice
Horse euthanized following Saturday chuckwagon races at Calgary Stampede
An injured horse was euthanized following the chuckwagon races Saturday night at the Calgary Stampede.
www.ctvnews.ca
July 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“It is 2025, but these completely preventable killings continue to happen. It’s absurd that Stampede organizers permit this brutal spectacle to continue where horses are doomed to die nearly every year.” — @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, ED at Animal Justice
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In Ontario, you don't even need a license to operate a zoo🤯
“If I wanted to open up a zoo in my backyard, fill it with dangerous, exotic animals who don’t do well in captivity… I would be perfectly able to do that." — @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, Animal Justice ED
“If I wanted to open up a zoo in my backyard, fill it with dangerous, exotic animals who don’t do well in captivity… I would be perfectly able to do that." — @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, Animal Justice ED
End Times at Ontario’s Roadside Zoos? | The Local
Ontario’s lax regulations have made the province the “wild west” for exotic animals. But as public concern over animal welfare grows, some zoos are buckling under the pressure.
thelocal.to
June 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
In Ontario, you don't even need a license to operate a zoo🤯
“If I wanted to open up a zoo in my backyard, fill it with dangerous, exotic animals who don’t do well in captivity… I would be perfectly able to do that." — @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, Animal Justice ED
“If I wanted to open up a zoo in my backyard, fill it with dangerous, exotic animals who don’t do well in captivity… I would be perfectly able to do that." — @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, Animal Justice ED
Today @animal-justice.bsky.social is at the Ontario Court of Appeal defending our victory over the province’s ag gag law. The government is trying desperately to reinstate their ban on undercover videos from farms. Wish us luck! @jesslsr.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today @animal-justice.bsky.social is at the Ontario Court of Appeal defending our victory over the province’s ag gag law. The government is trying desperately to reinstate their ban on undercover videos from farms. Wish us luck! @jesslsr.bsky.social
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Free at last! Animal Justice’s executive director, @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, recently took part in a groundbreaking moment as The Beagle Alliance facilitated the release of 2 beagles from a Canadian research lab. Now, for the first time, they’re experiencing freedom 🐾💙
May 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Free at last! Animal Justice’s executive director, @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, recently took part in a groundbreaking moment as The Beagle Alliance facilitated the release of 2 beagles from a Canadian research lab. Now, for the first time, they’re experiencing freedom 🐾💙
Today Sen. Don Plett turns 75 & retires—ending a decade of Senate obstruction for animal bills.
He nearly killed Canada's whale & dolphin captivity ban. He DID kill the live horse export ban by running out the clock. Same for ape/elephant captivity.
#DonPlettLiberationDay
He nearly killed Canada's whale & dolphin captivity ban. He DID kill the live horse export ban by running out the clock. Same for ape/elephant captivity.
#DonPlettLiberationDay
May 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today Sen. Don Plett turns 75 & retires—ending a decade of Senate obstruction for animal bills.
He nearly killed Canada's whale & dolphin captivity ban. He DID kill the live horse export ban by running out the clock. Same for ape/elephant captivity.
#DonPlettLiberationDay
He nearly killed Canada's whale & dolphin captivity ban. He DID kill the live horse export ban by running out the clock. Same for ape/elephant captivity.
#DonPlettLiberationDay
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An Ontario farmer lied about 45,000 stolen chicks, raising disturbing questions about what really happened to them 💔
“You can’t easily kill that many chickens, & you can’t do it humanely en mass like that.” - @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice.
“You can’t easily kill that many chickens, & you can’t do it humanely en mass like that.” - @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice.
An Ontario farmer reported 45,000 baby chicks stolen two years ago. Now police have charged him with fraud and mischief
Police said they don’t know where the chicks are but believe they were “disposed of.”
bit.ly
May 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
An Ontario farmer lied about 45,000 stolen chicks, raising disturbing questions about what really happened to them 💔
“You can’t easily kill that many chickens, & you can’t do it humanely en mass like that.” - @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice.
“You can’t easily kill that many chickens, & you can’t do it humanely en mass like that.” - @camillelabchuk.bsky.social, executive director of Animal Justice.
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BREAKING: 100+ baby cows are suffering in isolation in tiny hutches at an Ontario dairy farm—denied physical contact with each other or access to outdoor space. Animal Justice has filed a complaint urging authorities to investigate
🐮⚠️ ACT NOW: animaljustice.ca/calfhutches
🐮⚠️ ACT NOW: animaljustice.ca/calfhutches
April 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
BREAKING: 100+ baby cows are suffering in isolation in tiny hutches at an Ontario dairy farm—denied physical contact with each other or access to outdoor space. Animal Justice has filed a complaint urging authorities to investigate
🐮⚠️ ACT NOW: animaljustice.ca/calfhutches
🐮⚠️ ACT NOW: animaljustice.ca/calfhutches
Today @animal-justice.bsky.social co-hosted a national election debate on animal issues. Liberal @beynate.bsky.social, NDP @alistairmacgregor.bsky.social, Green @elizabethemay.bsky.social, & Bloc Yves Perron. And over 500 people watching live!
April 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Today @animal-justice.bsky.social co-hosted a national election debate on animal issues. Liberal @beynate.bsky.social, NDP @alistairmacgregor.bsky.social, Green @elizabethemay.bsky.social, & Bloc Yves Perron. And over 500 people watching live!
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🚨 Horrific new footage exposes horse abuse on Icelandic blood farms. Pregnant mares are restrained & have their blood drained to obtain PMSG—a hormone used by factory pig farms to increase birth rates.
Urge Canada to ban the use of PMSG ➡️ animaljustice.ca/BloodFarms
Urge Canada to ban the use of PMSG ➡️ animaljustice.ca/BloodFarms
April 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
🚨 Horrific new footage exposes horse abuse on Icelandic blood farms. Pregnant mares are restrained & have their blood drained to obtain PMSG—a hormone used by factory pig farms to increase birth rates.
Urge Canada to ban the use of PMSG ➡️ animaljustice.ca/BloodFarms
Urge Canada to ban the use of PMSG ➡️ animaljustice.ca/BloodFarms
We tried warning the Ontario government about online pet sales last year when they were passing the PUPS Act. I testified about the risks of unlicensed puppy mills selling dogs for cheap on Kijiji. Will this brutal case of torture finally lead to action?
Animal welfare group speaks out after Mississauga man accused of mutilating, killing puppies he bought online
Mississauga man charged with mutilating, killing puppies: police
An animal welfare group is speaking out after charges were laid against a Mississauga man who allegedly abused several puppies that he’d bought online.
www.cp24.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We tried warning the Ontario government about online pet sales last year when they were passing the PUPS Act. I testified about the risks of unlicensed puppy mills selling dogs for cheap on Kijiji. Will this brutal case of torture finally lead to action?
Police have laid cruelty charges against a man for allegedly mutilating & killing puppies from Kijiji.
We warned the Ontario government last year that online pet sales leave animals vulnerable to abuse, but they refused to act. Will they act now?
www.thestar.com/news/mississ...
We warned the Ontario government last year that online pet sales leave animals vulnerable to abuse, but they refused to act. Will they act now?
www.thestar.com/news/mississ...
Mississauga man charged after police say dogs were ‘badly mutilated’
Many young puppies were found discarded, Peel police said, alleging the man abused the dogs after buying them from online marketplaces like Kijiji.
www.thestar.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Police have laid cruelty charges against a man for allegedly mutilating & killing puppies from Kijiji.
We warned the Ontario government last year that online pet sales leave animals vulnerable to abuse, but they refused to act. Will they act now?
www.thestar.com/news/mississ...
We warned the Ontario government last year that online pet sales leave animals vulnerable to abuse, but they refused to act. Will they act now?
www.thestar.com/news/mississ...