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New data demonstrates a growing trend in clean energy investment which is now outpacing growth in traditional fossil fuel industries due to a combination of factors, including cost efficiency. Click here to read more.

 

TORONTO, March 16, 2016 /CNW/ - The Humane Society of Canada (HSC) today asked a simple question: "Why not tell your readers the whole story, Toronto Star?" 

"When big media organizations fail to include hard facts in their story, they are doing their own readers a great disservice," said Michael O'Sullivan, Executive Director and CEO of the HSC. 

Canadian charities call on Liberal government to act on election campaign to stop all political-activity audits started under Harper Conservatives. Read the full story here.

TORONTO, March 15, 2016 – The Humane Society of Canada (HSC) today expressed disappointment that the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear its appeal of a decision by the Canada Revenue Agency.

 

The proposed joint survey would provide the most updated count of polar bears in the Beaufort Sea region in at least 10 years. Click here to read more.

Hundreds of dogs will be saved every year from Health Canada's decision to stop its safety requirement for pesticide testing on animals. Up to 64 Beagles can be used per test during the mandatory year-long testing. Canada has now joined the US and European Union by eliminating unnecessary animal testing. Read the full story here.

The Department of Fisheries reveals the annual Canadian seal hunt has run a $ 2 million deficit after trying to conceal the figures. Memos released under Access to Information requests reveal the government funding and plans for the Seal Hunt over the past several years; demonstrating how the 2009 European Union ban on Canadian Seal Products has affected the industry and its public image. Read the full story here.

A new University of Southampton study found offshore human activity and underwater sound may alter behavioural responses of certain invertebrate species. The altered responses by these species could have an effect on nutrient recycling, carbon storage and overall seabed productivity. To read the full story click here.

The Humane Society of Canada would like to urge everyone to exercise their rights as citizens of Canada to vote in the upcoming Federal Elections on 19 October 2015.

The Humane Society of Canada is providing this information in a non-partisan fashion by providing links directly to Elections Canada and other government websites to assist Canadians from all walks of life in exercising their democratic right to vote.

Elections Canada describes itself as "an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament ensuring that Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and be a candidate". Please visit their website which has comprehensive details in 27 languages and 11 aboriginal languages at www.elections.ca

While the links and information found on this page are to Elections Canada's website - for up-to-date information and accuracy please visit Elections Canada website at www.elections.ca

Niagara Falls Review, May 28, 2015 - Ontario has passed new legislation making it illegal to buy or breed a killer whale in the province. Following public consultations the new regulations will be finalized by July and will also set new standards for the size of pools for marine mammals, along with noise, lighting and interaction guidelines. To read more on the impact of these developments please click here.

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