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SUMMARY:MFA | Unilever Unmasked Protest
DESCRIPTION:Join Mercy For Animals at Unilever\,160 Bloor St E\, Toronto\, ON M4W 1B9. \nA global consumer goods company\, has faced backlash for dropping their 2025 goal of sourcing 100% cage-free eggs worldwide\, maintaining commitments only in Western markets while leaving millions of hens in cages elsewhere. Despite reaching 68% globally\, this move raises concerns about prioritizing profit over animal welfare. \nWe launched a campaign with OWA on Feb 3 to push Unilever to restore its global cage-free commitment and publish a clear\, actionable plan. \nDue to their lack of action\, we are planning a protest at Unilever’s Canadian offices on May 21\, 4:30pm – 6:30pm during AVA Toronto.\nWe will have a banner\, signs\, and leaflets to use the day of. Come with yourself and bonus if you can bring a friend! \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/…/MFA-Volunteer…). \nIf you have any questions feel free to message me on Facebook or by email at animalsmatter@hotmail.com. \nThank you\,\nKelli Demontneay
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/unilever-unmasked-part-2-afternoon-protest/
LOCATION:Unilever – 160 Bloor St E\, 160 Bloor St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 1B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pressure Campaign,Protest or Rally
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UID:13550-1777042800-1777050000@animalrightstoronto.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260214T141500
DTSTAMP:20260523T072223
CREATED:20260104T221842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T221842Z
UID:12460-1771074000-1771078500@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Sobey's Free the Hens This Valentine's
DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Day Action for Hens 🐓❤️ \nDemand Sobeys Publish a Time-Bound Cage-Free Plan 📢🕊️ \nJoin Mercy For Animals volunteers this Valentine’s Day 💘 to stand up for love\, compassion\, and the millions of hens still trapped in cages in Sobeys’ egg supply chain 🐔💔. We are urging Sobeys to publish a clear\, time-bound plan 🗓️ to fulfill their long-overdue promise to eliminate extreme confinement for hens — a promise first made in 2016. \nIn 2016\, Sobeys and their parent company\, Empire 🏢\, publicly pledged to stop sourcing eggs from caged hens by 2025 🐓✅. Years later\, despite ruling some of Canada’s largest and most profitable grocery brands 💰 Empire removed that deadline in 2021 ⏳❌\, leaving hens in prolonged suffering 🐔💔. \nSobeys promised an updated plan 📝 — but has still not shared how or when they will complete this transition 🚫🐓.\nThis Valentine’s Day 💖\, we’re calling on Mr. Pierre Saint-Laurent\, CEO of Sobeys 👔\, to use his position of power 💪 to put love into action — to publish a time-bound plan 🗓️ and finally let the hens out of cages 🐓🌱. Love isn’t just a feeling — it’s compassion in action 💚✨. \nWhen: Friday\, February 14\, 2026 📅\nTime: 1:00 PM ⏰\nWhere: Sobeys – 24 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, ON M5V\, Canada 📍 \nWe’ll be there with banners\, signs\, and leaflets 📣🖌️ to inform the public and hold Sobeys accountable to their own promise ✅🐓.\nBring yourself — and bonus if you bring a friend! 👯‍♀️💚 \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to message me on Facebook 💬 or email animalsmatter@hotmail.com 📧. \nLearn about our current Canadian campaign here: https://empireofgreed.ca \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/…/MFA-Volunteer…). \nThank you\,\nKelli Demontneay 🐓❤️🌱 \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/sobeys-free-the-hens-this-valentines/
LOCATION:Sobeys – 22 Fort York Blvd\, 22 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3Z2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pressure Campaign,Protest or Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T072223
CREATED:20251202T235508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T235508Z
UID:12108-1765630800-1765634400@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Santa\, Elves & Candy Canes for Cage-Free Hens!
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, Mercy For Animals volunteers are spreading joy and raising our voices for hens still stuck in cages! In 2016\, Sobeys and their parent company\, Empire\, promised to stop sourcing eggs from caged hens by 2025. But in 2021\, they retracted that commitment—and we’re here to remind them that the hens are still waiting! \n🎅 Come celebrate the season with us while making a difference:\n• Sing Christmas carols 🎶\n• Hand out candy canes 🍬\n• Wave banners and signs ✨\n• Share cheerful leaflets with holiday shoppers 🎁\n• Santa Claus and his elves will be there spreading holiday cheer! 🎅🧝‍♂️ \nBring yourself\, bring a friend\, and let’s spread holiday cheer while urging Sobeys to publish a clear\, time-bound plan to eliminate extreme confinement for hens in their egg supply chain.Imagine Santa\, his elves\, singing carols and handing out candy canes… all while giving a voice to the chickens! 💚 It’s a merry day of fun\, festive spirit\, and meaningful action. 🎄 \nLearn about our current Canadian campaign here: https://empireofgreed.ca \nWe will be at the Sobeys located at 24 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, ON M5V\, Canada\, Saturday\, December 13th\, 2025\, at 1 PM to inform the public about this issue and hold them accountable to their promise. \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/…/MFA-Volunteer…). \nIf you have any questions feel free to message me on Facebook or by email at animalsmatter@hotmail.com. \nThank you\,\nKelli Demontneay \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/santa-elves-candy-canes-for-cage-free-hens/
LOCATION:Sobeys – 22 Fort York Blvd\, 22 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3Z2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pressure Campaign,Protest or Rally
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T072223
CREATED:20251203T000207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T000207Z
UID:12111-1765465200-1765472400@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Protest and Nucro-Technics Inc:  AGAIN!
DESCRIPTION:We’re not going anywhere! Join us for yet another follow-up protest as we demand that Nucro-Technics Inc. stop testing on animals.\nBring your energy\, your signs\, and your convictions. Let’s make our presence felt because together\, we’re stronger. \nIf you cannot attend\, please share this event and please send a pre-written email to Nucro-Technics Inc. at this link:\ntinyurl.com/Nucro-Technics-Email\n***Best done from a mobile device \nYou guys have sent over 150 emails so far. 👏👏👏 Let’s keep the pressure on
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/protest-and-nucro-technics-inc-again/
LOCATION:Nucro-Technics\, 2000 Ellesmere Rd.\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Anti-Vivisection,Pressure Campaign
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NeuroTechnics_torture_facility_protest.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T072223
CREATED:20251120T002901Z
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UID:11964-1764417600-1764421200@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Nationwide Sobeys Protests: Time To Turn Up The Heat
DESCRIPTION:IT’S TIME TO TURN UP THE HEAT! \nSobeys is still supporting cruel cage confinement for hens—despite growing public outcry and the cage-free commitments made by their leadership team. \nJoin us outside Sobeys to stand up for animals and call on them to go 100% cage-free. Together\, we will tell Sobeys they must do better\, and show that compassionate consumers won’t accept cruelty on grocery store shelves. \nIt’s time to escalate the pressure again. This demonstration will include chanting and megaphone-led action—because the hens need our voices now more than ever. \nWhat to Expect:\n🔊 Chanting and megaphone-led action\n📣 Peaceful protest with signs and public outreach\n🤝 Energizing community spirit \nBring your voice\, and your passion. Let’s send a clear message: It’s time for Sobeys to make cages history! \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/nationwide-sobeys-protests-time-to-turn-up-the-heat/
LOCATION:Sobeys – 22 Fort York Blvd\, 22 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3Z2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Justice,Pressure Campaign,Protest or Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251124T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251124T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T072223
CREATED:20251113T182646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T182830Z
UID:11871-1764001800-1764009000@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:A Circus of Broken Promises: Sobeys Cage Free Failure.
DESCRIPTION:The Sobeys Circus: Exposing Broken Promises Behind the Golden Pencil \nJoin us outside the Canadian Grocer’s Grocery Connex conference — home of the Golden Pencil Awards  — as we shine a spotlight on the real story behind the celebration. \nFormer Sobeys CEO Michael Medline\, who suddenly resigned in November 2025 — six months earlier than planned — is being honored for his “significant contribution to the Canadian food industry.” But there’s one major problem: he hasn’t improved life for the countless hens still suffering in cages. \nNine years ago\, Empire\, the parent company behind Sobeys\, Longo’s\, and other major grocery brands\, promised to go 100% cage-free by 2025. That promise has been broken. The deadline is here — and the hens are still trapped. \nSo while the Golden Pencil Awards celebrate “achievement\,” we’ll be outside to remind everyone that there’s nothing golden about broken promises. \nCome by and let us tell you why Sobeys is a complete circus!\nExpect colorful visuals\, passionate advocates\, and a powerful message for animals\, truth\, and compassion. \nLearn about our current Canadian campaign here: https://empireofgreed.ca \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/…/MFA-Volunteer…). \nIf you have any questions feel free to message me on Facebook or by email at animalsmatter@hotmail.com \nThank you\,\nKelli Demontneay
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/a-circus-of-broken-promises-sobeys-cage-free-failure/
LOCATION:Fairmont Royal York\, 100 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pressure Campaign,Protest or Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T072223
CREATED:20251112T014021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T014021Z
UID:11855-1762866000-1764075600@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:CBC Drop the Dairy Contest - Online Animal Justice Mobilization Teams
DESCRIPTION:Tell CBC to Call Off their Canadian Dairy Contest! \nCBC just launched their “Bake it with Canadian Dairy Contest”. They’re sharing recipes that call for dairy products as a main ingredient and are asking members of the public to enter their contest for a chance to win one of five prizes of Canadian dairy for a year.\nThe Canadian dairy industry carries out terrible abuses such as separating mothers and babies\, limiting the cows’ movement by tying them to stalls\, and killing male babies who are of no use to dairy farmers. \nThis is where you come in! Send a message to CBC\, letting them know the cruelty and harms behind their contest and tell them to call it off! \nOn the CBC contact page\, use the drop-down menu to choose “content” and in the form explain why you think they should call off their contest. \nFeel free to use one or multiple of the following talking points\, but please change up the wording. Bonus points if you can add your own personal touch so that your email stands out! \n1. Behind every glass of milk is a mother cow who endures repeated cycles of pregnancy and separation from her calves. Newborns are taken away within hours so her milk can be sold—a practice that causes immense distress for both mother and baby. Newborn male calves are often killed because they’re of no use to the dairy industry.\n2. The dairy industry treats living beings like production machines. When cows’ milk output declines\, they’re sent to slaughter\, often after years of confinement and exhaustion. It’s a cycle of exploitation hidden behind pastoral imagery and “family farm” marketing.\n3. The dairy industry isn’t just cruel to cows—it’s built on systems of inequality. Most people of colour are lactose intolerant\, yet Western diets and marketing still push dairy as a “nutritional necessity.” This reflects a long history of racism in food policy that centers white\, Eurocentric eating habits while ignoring the biological diversity of other communities. \nPlease note that the link to the contact page can’t be shared due to FB restrictions around media. You can find the CBC contact page on their website under “submit feedback” at the bottom of the home page! – I have included the link as well as a scan code to get you to the right page. Just follow the instructions and you should be good to go! \nLets ensure that CBC knows of our displeasure. Let’s begin!
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/cbc-drop-the-dairy-contest-online-animal-justice-mobilization-teams/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Action,Pressure Campaign
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T072223
CREATED:20250821T012846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T012846Z
UID:9855-1756555200-1756558800@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Make Cages History - Protest at Sobeys + Brave the Cage Challenge
DESCRIPTION:IT’S TIME TO MAKE CAGES HISTORY. \nSobeys is still supporting cruel cage confinement for hens — despite growing public outcry and the cage-free commitments made by their leadership team.\nJoin us outside Sobeys to s \ntand up for animals and call on them to go 100% cage-free. Together\, we can demand better and show that compassionate consumers won’t accept cruelty on grocery store shelves. \n🔥 FEATURED ACTION: Brave the Cage Challenge \nEver wonder what it’s like to live in a cage like millions of hens do every day? \nStep into the experience. \nWe’re challenging customers and supporters to spend 5 minutes in a cramped cage — and walk away with $20 cash as a thank-you for your courage and empathy. 💸 \n📢 What to Expect:\n✅ Peaceful protest with signs and outreach\n✅ The Brave the Cage station\n✅ Great community energy! \nBring your voice\, and your passion. Let’s send a clear message: It’s time for Sobeys to make cages history!\nHosted by Animal Justice \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/make-cages-history-protest-at-sobeys-brave-the-cage-challenge-2/
LOCATION:Sobeys – 22 Fort York Blvd\, 22 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 3Z2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Justice,Pressure Campaign,Protest or Rally
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ORGANIZER;CN="Animal Justice":MAILTO:info@animaljustice.ca
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