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SUMMARY:Mobilizing Against Live Exports: Part 2
DESCRIPTION:It’s working. \nThanks to supporters across Canada\, the movement to end live horse exports for slaughter is gaining real political traction and MPs are feeling it. \nHere’s what’s already been achieved together:\n-167 people have requested meetings with their MPs\n-42 meetings have been scheduled or have already taken place\n-41 paper petitions have been launched\n-MPs have told us this is now one of the top issues they’re hearing about from constituents\n-11 MPs have agreed to present petitions in the House of Commons calling for a ban via regulations\n-10 MPs have committed to raising the issue directly with the Prime Minister\, the Minister of Agriculture\, or in Parliament\n-On March 24\, Senator Adler raised a question of live horse exports in the Senate \nThis issue is moving through the political system in a way we haven’t seen before. \nBut we are not done yet. \nTo turn this momentum into a ban on this cruel practice\, we need to grow public pressure and keep increasing the number of Canadians engaging their MPs. \nHere’s How to Join Us: \n1. Email your MP’s constituency office to request a meeting to ask that they help ban live horse exports by raising the issue with the Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister\, requesting that they ban the practice by amending the Health of Animals Regulations. You can find your MP’s contact information HERE: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en\n2. Add your name to our tracking form HERE: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdb2bvsLBM…/viewform… \nEmail Script (Feel free to adapt in your own words): \n“Hello\, my name is [NAME]\, and I’m a constituent of [NAME OF MP]. I’m writing to request a meeting with [MP’S NAME] regarding live horse exports for slaughter. This is an important animal welfare issue to me\, and I would appreciate the opportunity to meet in person or by Zoom to discuss having [NAME OF MP] raise the issue with the Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister and request that they ban it by amending the Health of Animals Regulations. Could someone please get back to me about scheduling? Thank you.” \nYou can consult our Action Brief for further details.\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1klJagihzoC5j4OgcBQOP…/edit… \nSo what are you waiting for? RSVP\, send your email and then update our tracking form! \nC’est en train de fonctionner. \nGrâce à des personnes mobilisées partout au Canada\, le mouvement pour mettre fin à l’exportation de chevaux vivants pour l’abattage gagne un réel poids politique — et les député·e·s le ressentent. \nVoici ce que nous avons pu accomplir ensemble : \n-167 personnes ont demandé une rencontre avec leur député·e\n-42 rencontres ont été planifiées ou ont déjà eu lieu\n-41 pétitions papier ont été lancées\n-Des député·e·s nous disent que c’est maintenant l’un des enjeux dont ils entendent le plus parler\n-11 député·e·s ont accepté de présenter des pétitions à la Chambre des communes pour demander une interdiction par voie réglementaire\n-10 député·e·s se sont engagé·e·s à soulever la question directement auprès du premier ministre\, du ministre de l’Agriculture ou au Parlement\n-Le 24 mars\, le sénateur Adler a soulevé la question au Sénat \nCet enjeu progresse dans le système politique comme jamais auparavant.\nMais ce n’est pas terminé. \nPour transformer cet élan en interdiction réelle de cette pratique cruelle\, nous devons augmenter la pression publique et continuer à mobiliser un plus grand nombre de Canadien·ne·s auprès de leurs député·e·s. \nVoici comment agir :\n1. Écrivez au bureau de circonscription de votre député·e pour demander une rencontre. Demandez-lui de contribuer à l’interdiction de l’exportation de chevaux vivants en soulevant la question auprès du premier ministre et du ministre de l’Agriculture\, et en demandant une modification du Règlement sur la santé des animaux.\nTrouvez les coordonnées de votre député·e ici : https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/fr\n2. Ajoutez votre nom à notre formulaire de suivi :\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdb2bvsLBM…/viewform…\nModèle de courriel (à adapter au besoin) : \n« Bonjour\,\nMon nom est [NOM] et je suis un·e citoyen·ne de la circonscription de [NOM DU/DE LA DÉPUTÉ·E]. Je vous écris afin de demander une rencontre avec [NOM DU/DE LA DÉPUTÉ·E] concernant l’exportation de chevaux vivants pour l’abattage.\nIl s’agit d’un enjeu important de bien-être animal pour moi\, et j’aimerais avoir l’occasion d’en discuter en personne ou par visioconférence\, notamment afin que [NOM DU/DE LA DÉPUTÉ·E] puisse soulever cette question auprès du premier ministre et du ministre de l’Agriculture\, et demande l’interdiction de cette pratique par une modification du Règlement sur la santé des animaux.\nPourriez-vous me recontacter afin de planifier une rencontre ?\nMerci\, » \nVous pouvez consulter notre document d’information pour plus de détails :\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1klJagihzoC5j4OgcBQOP0DD…/edit? \nAlors\, qu’attendez-vous ? Confirmez votre présence\, envoyez votre courriel\, puis remplissez le formulaire de suivi !
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/mobilizing-against-live-exports-part-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Animal Justice,Animal Justice Action Team,Political Campaign
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T190000
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SUMMARY:Online Event: From Animal Farmers to Animal Advocates
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3Ovstjv \nPeople who make their living from animal agriculture are often the staunchest defenders of the industry—which is why it matters when a few of them change sides and start fighting for animals instead. \nThis Animal Justice panel brings together former animal farmers\, a slaughterhouse inspector\, and a ranch worker whose conscience and compassion led them from producing and killing animals to advocating for them. \nSome have gone on to open animal sanctuaries. Others have become vocal animal activists and vegan leaders. All of them offer something we don’t get often enough: firsthand accounts from inside animal agriculture—what they saw\, what they did\, and what sparked a change of heart that went against their livelihood\, culture\, and community. \nOur panelists:\n-Renée King-Sonnen: Former cattle rancher & Executive Director of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary\n-Mike Lanigan: Former cattle rancher & co-founder of Farmhouse Garden Animal Home\n-Jennifer Barrett: Former chicken farmer\n-David Magna: Former slaughterhouse inspector turned animal rights advocate\n-Edith Barabash: Former cattle ranch worker & Executive Director of Farmhouse Garden Animal Home \nHosted by: Animal Justice’s Kimberly Carroll \nIn this conversation\, panelists will share:\n-The animals and moments that changed them\n-Farming and slaughter practices that would shock most people\n-The beliefs that kept them in the industry—and what finally cracked their thinking open\n-How they transitioned out of animal agriculture and rebuilt their lives\n-What advocates should understand about the industry and the mindset of people inside it\n-What they’ve learned about effectively reaching non-vegans \nThis is an especially powerful panel to invite people who care about animals but haven’t connected the dots yet. And for advocates\, it’s a rare chance to hear directly from industry insiders—gather meaningful stories and insights for your own outreach and reignite your hope. \nBecause if people who once made their living from animal exploitation can change… anyone can. \nRegister now to secure your spot! https://bit.ly/3Ovstjv
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/online-event-from-animal-farmers-to-animal-advocates/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Animal Justice,Animal Justice Action Team,Panel Discussion
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SUMMARY:Uncovered: Ag-Gag Poster Jam
DESCRIPTION:Come together for a fun\, creative\, and purpose-driven workshop where truth is turned into impact. Facilitated by organizer\, Erin Grace.\nAt this interactive session\, with the assistance of Mercy For Animals\, lesser-known facts will be explored about ag-gag laws and animal agriculture in Canada\, from hidden industry practices to policies most people don’t even know exist. Then\, that knowledge will be put into action. \nWhat to expect:\n* A poster-making competition focused on bold facts + eye-catching design\n* Collaborating\, brainstorming\, and building community\n* Prizes (or recognition) for the most powerful and creative posters \n📢 After the workshop\, there is the opportunity to engage in some activism with an optional poster run\, where all will head out together to put our posters up around Toronto\, sharing these messages with the public and sparking conversation. \nWhether you’re an artist or just passionate about animal advocacy\, this is a space to learn\, create\, and take action together.\n***Materials will be provided by Mercy For Animals and Wishbone\, but feel free to bring your own magazines/cutouts\, and other supplies \nBy attending this and other Mercy For Animals events\, you agree to our Volunteer Terms (https://mercyforanimals.org/volunteer-terms/) and Volunteer Handbook (https://file-cdn.mercyforanimals.org/mercy4animals.wpengine.com/sites/450/2022/01/MFA-Volunteer-Handbook.pdf). \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/uncovered-ag-gag-poster-jam/
LOCATION:Wishbone Animal Rights Lab\, Suite 307\, 600 Bay Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artivism: Art+Activism
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SUMMARY:PaintPix & Chill + Mask-Making for Toronto Animal Rights March
DESCRIPTION:Let your creative juices flow freely in a judgment-free art session hosted by Kieran Hayes\, volunteer at Wishbone (aka The Sunday Guy)\, along with a special session making masks for the upcoming Toronto Animal Rights March. \nBYOM (bring your own materials) or feel free to use what’s available at the Lab. \nAll skill levels from zero to Picasso are welcome. \nWe are a default-vegan centre\, so if you’re bringing food\, it must be plant-based only.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/paintpix-chill-mask-making-for-toronto-animal-rights-march/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artivism: Art+Activism
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SUMMARY:Vegan Book Club - Potluck & Discussion of "The Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth\, from Farm to Fable"
DESCRIPTION:Pick up a copy of “Little Red Barns: Hiding the Truth\, from Farm to Fable” (at your local library or bookseller)\, bring along a yummy plant-based food item\, and come ready to discuss this wonderful book with like-minded souls! \nAny queries can be directed to Shan at shan@ca.inter.net. And to learn more about “TVA Reads”\, and even become a member\, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1629776413956070 \nDonations to Wishbone from kind people are greatly appreciated and allow us to host more community-building events\, develop more programming\, conduct more workshops\, create more content\, purchase more equipment & literature\, and of course cover our operating costs. \nE-transfer or PayPal: wishbonearlab@gmail.com\nContribute via Donorbox: wishbonearlab.ca/donate \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/vegan-book-club-potluck-discussion-of-the-little-red-barns-hiding-the-truth-from-farm-to-fable/
LOCATION:Wishbone Animal Rights Lab\, Suite 305\, 600 Bay Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vegan Social Event
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SUMMARY:Nurcro's Nightmares: Toronto's Next Protest
DESCRIPTION:For World Day for Animals in Laboratories\, we are heading back to Nucro-Technics Inc. to once again demand that this torture facility stop testing on animals. \nLet’s make this the biggest protest there yet! Please share this event and invite others to join. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/nurcros-nightmares-torontos-next-protest/
LOCATION:Nucro-Technics\, 2000 Ellesmere Rd.\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Anti-Vivisection,Pressure Campaign,Protest or Rally
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SUMMARY:VegStock! Toronto's First Vegan Market of 2026 (save the date)
DESCRIPTION:🌱🎸 SAVE THE DATE: VEGSTOCK 🎸🌱 \nForget about Woodstock. We bring you…VegStock!\nThe first vegan market of the year is planting itself indoors — and you’re invited to bask in the good vibes (without worrying about the weather). \n✨ More details coming soon — for now\, save the date and spread the word! ✨ \nVegStock is popping up at The Lab\, the sibling space to Wishbone Animal Rights Lab\, for a full-day celebration of plant-powered goodness\, creativity\, and community. \n🌿 What to expect:\n🥕 Vegan food & drink\n👕 Clothing\, jewellery & accessories\n🧘 Health & wellness goodies\n🎨 Artists & makers\n🍳 Live cooking & food samples\n🎶 A full vegan playlist (you can’t say that about Woodstock!)\n🐾 Pics with Vish (yes\, that Vish)\n🧒 Kid-friendly activities\n…and a whole lot of feel-good\, do-good fun \n🏠 Why you’ll love it:\n• 100% indoors (hello comfort!)\n• Bright\, welcoming\, fully vegan space\n• Steps from the downtown corner of Bay & Dundas\n• Easy to pop in — & stay all day \n📅 Mark your calendar:\n🗓 April 25\, 2026\n⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n📍 The Lab — 108 Dundas Street West \nCome shop. Come snack. Come dance a little between booths.\nCome experience what a default-vegan market can feel like.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/vegstock-torontos-first-vegan-market-of-2026-save-the-date/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vegan Festival or Market,Vegan Social Event
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SUMMARY:Earth Night Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Tickets available here: https://luma.com/1li5yswi \nWelcome to the inaugural Toronto edition of Earth Night! \n​Join us for a night of reflection\, community building\, music and dancing as we mark the first ever Earth Night event in Toronto 🥳 \n​A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to Wishbone Animal Rights Lab | wishbonearlab.ca and DJs for Climate Action | DJs4CA.com. \n​🕒 Schedule: \n​6:30 PM | Doors Open 🚪 \n​7:00 – 7:30 PM | Sound Healing Experience 🧘 \n​7:30 PM onwards | Dance Party 🪩 \n​9:00 PM | Door Prize Draw 🎊 \n​🌎 What is Earth Night: \n​Earth Night is a week-long celebration that brings together music\, nightlife\, and environmental activism\, founded in 2018 as part of DJs for Climate Action’s global fundraising initiative which takes place during the week of Earth Day each April. Earth Night events are organized by DJs\, venues\, and promoters around the world to build community locally and generate impact globally. \n​What makes this event an Earth Night event? \n​No single use plastics \n​Local lineup (no flights taken by artists) \n​Plant-based food & beverages \n​Donate to DJs for Climate Action and a local climate organization \n​Join the global movement locally and celebrate the week of Earth Day! \n​🌱 Food & Drink: All food and drinks at the event will be plant-based and canned mocktails will be available for purchase. \n​🎁 Door Prize: Event guests will be entered into a door prize draw for a tote bag filled with sustainable goodies. In order to win the prize\, you must be present at the event at the time of the draw\, 9pm. \n​🥕 Vegan Market: During the daytime at the same venue\, VegStock—Toronto’s first vegan market of 2026—will take place. Enjoy the market and stay for Earth Night afterward! VegStock is free to attend. Stay updated via their event page. \n​About Your Hosts: This event is the result of a collaborative effort by Hikari\, Cassandra (Conscious Cass)\, and our two DJs\, Kunaal (Sleeping Truth) and Sean (DJ Esprit). Cassandra & Kunaal have previously worked together on the Conscious Coffee Party series and Sean is one of the co-hosts of Green Drinks Mississauga. \n​About Wishbone Animal Rights Lab: Wishbone intends to do for animal rights what incubators do for tech start-ups. It is a creativity incubator designed to spark\, generate\, facilitate\, and disseminate innovative animal rights activism. \n​About DJs for Climate Action: Our mission is to gather communities worldwide to celebrate\, raise awareness\, and generate funds to support climate action both locally and globally. \n​By attending this event\, you acknowledge that photography\, video\, and other recordings may take place throughout the event. These materials may be used for social media\, press\, and marketing/promotional purposes. Your attendance constitutes your consent to being photographed or recorded. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded\, please notify a member of our team prior to or upon your arrival\, and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request. \nTickets: https://luma.com/1li5yswi
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/earth-night-toronto/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vegan Social Event
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