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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-3/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artivism: Art+Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T165845Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Based Treaty Toronto Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Plant Based Treaty campaigners from Toronto and around the GTA on Tuesday May 12 at 6:00pm at Centre for Social Innovation for a social meet up to learn\, inspire\, and brainstorm.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/plant-based-treaty-toronto-meet-up/
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Plant Based Treaty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260514T191115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T191214Z
UID:14151-1778785200-1778790600@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Animal Justice Online Panel: A Bold Plan for Farmed Animal Protection in Canada
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW: https://action.animaljustice.ca/page/191364/petition/1 \nMost Canadians would be shocked to find out that there are effectively no laws to prevent the suffering of the hundreds of millions of animals on farms in this country. \nThat’s because the government has allowed the industry-dominated National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) to call the shots. Instead of real laws\, NFACC sets weak\, voluntary guidelines with no meaningful oversight or transparency and little enforcement even when extreme abuse occurs. \nThe result is a system that’s fallen shockingly behind global welfare norms\, normalizing extreme confinement\, mutilations without pain relief\, and brutal on-farm killing. \nBut now a coalition of four leading animal protection organizations—Animal Justice\, Humane World for Animals\, Mercy For Animals\, and the Montreal SPCA—has developed a national plan that could transform Canada for farmed animals. \nIn this Animal Justice panel\, we’ll break down the new joint report Towards a National Framework for Farmed Animal Protection—and the roadmap it lays out for enforceable standards\, independent oversight\, and real accountability. \nOur panelists:\n-Dr. Tayler Zavitz: Advocacy Programs Specialist – Animal Justice\n-Riana Topan: Program Director\, Farmed Animal Welfare and Protection – Humane World for Animals Canada\n-Maha Bazzi: Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives – Mercy For Animals\n-Sayara Thurston: Senior Policy Advisor for Farmed Animals – Montreal SPCA\n-Alanna Devine: Director of Advocacy – Animal Justice\nHosted by: Animal Justice’s Kimberly Carroll \nWe’ll discuss:\n-How industry self-regulation became the default—and how badly it fails animals.\n-The concrete reforms proposed in the report\, and what it will take to turn them into law.\n-Establishing a federal Animal Welfare Act and a Ministry of Animal Welfare.\n-The outsized industry influence and institutional conflicts of interest that have kept meaningful protections stalled.\n-How you can help get this plan seen—and help build the public and political will to make it law. \nRegister now to secure your spot! https://action.animaljustice.ca/page/191364/petition/1
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/animal-justice-online-panel-a-bold-plan-for-farmed-animal-protection-in-canada/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Animal Justice,Animal Justice Action Team,Panel Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Animal Justice":MAILTO:info@animaljustice.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260427T231911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T231911Z
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SUMMARY:Project Livestream 11 - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 10am to noon outside St.Helen’s Meat Packers – a slaughterhouse killing dairy & other cows\, and lambs.  \nProject Livestream is a campaign led by itsMel&Steve in the UK.  \nYou can message them or email us at Animal Rights Toronto for more info.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/project-livestream-11-toronto/
LOCATION:St. Helens Meat Packers Ltd\, 1-3 Glen Scarlett Rd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6N 1P5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260512T014803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T014803Z
UID:14101-1778851800-1778859000@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Protest York University's Experiments on Primates
DESCRIPTION:🚨 PROTEST YORK UNIVERSITY’S PRIMATE EXPERIMENTS 🚨 \n📍 Meet at: Aroma Espresso Bar\n🕜 Friday\, May 15 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM \nAt 1:30 PM\, we will gather at Aroma Espresso Bar before walking together to the protest location at York University for a peaceful demonstration and friendly public outreach. If you arrive late\, check back here in the discussion tab for the exact location which will be updated at that time. Signs\, banners\, and leaflets will be provided. Avoid logos on clothing. Let’s be respectful to all and work together to help the animals. \nWe are coming together to raise awareness about the suffering of nine rhesus macaques currently being experimented on at York University… and to demand a future beyond animal testing. \nA recent undercover investigation by Last Chance for Animals (LCA) exposed disturbing conditions inside York’s primate research lab. \nAccording to footage\, records\, and expert reviews released through the investigation\, macaques were allegedly subjected to:\n• Brain/head implants\, some reportedly encrusted with blood\n• Water deprivation used as a “motivational tool”\n• Social isolation for years at a time\n• Small barren cages causing severe psychological distress\n• Repetitive trauma behaviors like pacing\, swaying\, hair-pulling\, and self-harm\n• Permanent restraint collars around their necks\n• Multiple invasive surgeries over many years\n• Monkeys reportedly drinking their own urine due to dehydration \nOne macaque\, Kenny\, was documented repeatedly scratching at his implant until he reportedly pulled it out\, leaving a gaping wound. Another macaque\, Liesl\, reportedly suffered significant vision loss after multiple eye procedures. Experts reviewing the evidence described the conditions as causing severe physical and psychological suffering. \nThis protest is not only about York University. It is about the future of science and ethics in Canada. \nAround the world\, there is increasing momentum toward phasing out animal testing in favour of modern\, non-animal research methods. The United States and parts of Europe are already moving in this direction. Instead of defending outdated and cruel experiments on highly intelligent primates\, Canada should be investing in humane and innovative science. \nJoin us to stand up for compassion\, science without suffering\, and a better future for both animals and humans. \n📢 Please help spread the word by inviting friends and sharing this event.\n⬇️ LEARN MORE / WATCH THE INVESTIGATION / TAKE ACTION:\nhttps://stopyorkprimateresearch.com/
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/protest-york-universitys-experiments-on-primates/
LOCATION:York University – 105 The Pond Rd.\, 105 The Pond Rd.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Anti-Vivisection,Protest or Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260514T175533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T175533Z
UID:14148-1778932800-1778943600@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Costume Making for Toronto Animal Rights March
DESCRIPTION:A special session creating costumes for the upcoming Toronto Animal Rights March. \nWe are a default-vegan centre\, so if you’re bringing food\, it must be plant-based only.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/costume-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260503T004007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T004036Z
UID:13963-1779219000-1779222600@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:PETA Playbook Discussion: Peeling Back the Label to Expose the Cage-Free Lie
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an eye-opening online PETA Playbook discussion with PETA’s Associate Director of Vegan Campaigns\, Amber Canavan\, where we’ll ask the hard-hitting questions about the cage-free lies that dupe consumers and compassionate advocates into thinking they’re helping animals. \nWhether you’re looking to strengthen your outreach or sharpen your messaging around the egg industry’s humane-washing tactics\, this workshop will give you practical tools to help others understand what “cage-free” really means for hens and why the label is misleading. \nWe’ll explore how to keep conversations respectful\, fact-based\, and focused on the animals’ reality while encouraging others to take effective action. \nPlease join us for this important workshop to learn how you can cut through cage-free marketing and help animals.\nCome ready to learn\, ask questions\, and ignite your activism for animals! \nHere are the details:\nWHEN: Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026 at 7:30pm EST/4:30pm PST\nWHERE: Zoom: https://peta.zoom.us/j/93306518314\nCONTACT: PETAPlaybook@peta.org \nWe hope to see you there! \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/peta-playbook-discussion-peeling-back-the-label-to-expose-the-cage-free-lie/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260105T145454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T145454Z
UID:12470-1779321600-1779667199@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Animal & Vegan Advocacy Summit Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Toronto! \nAVA Summit Canada brings together advocates\, campaigners\, researchers\, funders\, students\, nonprofit teams\, creatives\, policy actors\, community organizers\, and movement supporters from across Canada and beyond to strengthen strategy and collaboration for farmed animals. Be part of a three-day gathering designed for anyone working to advance meaningful change. \nWhat is AVA Summit?\nAn international conference series for advocates working towards systemic change and advancing various strategies toward one shared vision: removing animals from our food system and other human uses. \nWho is AVA Summit for?\nAVA Summit is for advocates at any stage working toward systemic change for farmed animals — including NGO staff\, campaigners\, researchers\, funders\, students\, communications professionals\, policy practitioners\, grassroots organizers\, and emerging leaders seeking to deepen impact and collaborate across the region. \nWhat to expect from this AVA Summit: \n\nThoughtfully curated sessions focused on strategy\, movement-building\, policy\, innovation\, and cultural perspectives\nImmersive community-building experiences that foster collaboration and lasting connections\nA vibrant\, welcoming space for both seasoned campaigners and emerging leaders\nBreakfast and lunch served daily\, shared in community to encourage connection and conversation\nNetworking and dedicated meetups\nA high-energy\, impact-driven environment where ideas are transformed into action\n\nAnd so much more!\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/animal-vegan-advocacy-summit-canada/
LOCATION:Sheraton Centre Toronto\, 123 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2M9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260520T010658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T010711Z
UID:14240-1779361200-1779361200@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:From Bath to Bay Street: The Art of Philip McCulloch-Downs
DESCRIPTION:We feel honoured to become caretakers of this powerful collection — of each individual piece — gifted to us by animal rights artivist\, the deeply talented and compassionate\, Philip McCulloch-Downs: The entirety of his early animal rights collection\, lovingly created between 2014 and 2019\, and now entrusted to us here in Toronto. \nWe will be showing selected pieces for this particular exhibit. \nWe want to thank him\, as well\, for going so far above and beyond — organizing\, documenting\, carefully transporting this collection by bus from his little corner of the world in Bath\, England\, all the way to Heathrow Airport\, and releasing it from his flame-red-haired self into the hands of another flame-red-haired person\, the wonderful Robin Waldman\, who carried this precious cargo across the ocean to us here in Toronto: 3\,475 miles/5\,593 kilometres away! \nIt was almost like we were staging an international art heist with all of the preparation that went into this venture\, down to the most minute detail of anything and everything that “could” happen/go wrong. But we pulled it off — and\, frankly\, the romantic undertaking of smuggling a tiny revolution across the Atlantic in a carry-on bag warranted that kind of effort. \nThese works carry years of pensive thought\, grief\, agony\, empathy\, fury\, tenderness\, and hope. Philip didn’t just send paintings — he sent pieces of his heart. \nThank you\, Philip
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/from-bath-to-bay-street-the-art-of-philip-mcculloch-downs/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Artivism: Art+Activism
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bath_to_Bay_Artwork.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260503T004712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T174341Z
UID:13967-1779381000-1779388200@animalrightstoronto.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/uniliver_unmasked.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T201500
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260421T174849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T174918Z
UID:13685-1779564600-1779567300@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:PETA Panel: From Talk to Tactics | Cracking the Code to End Factory Farming
DESCRIPTION:An open discussion with PETA’s Amber Canavan and Jakob Shaw focused on one of the most important issues facing our movement today: The successes and failures of corporate cage-free campaigns. Come join the conversation as we all consider the risks of abandoning vegan campaigning and persuasion-focused advocacy. We’ll have a constructive debate and audience Q&A about the strategies and campaigns that will move us closer to our goal of ending factory farming. \nBe part of the conversation on what’s next for shaping the future of animal advocacy and strategies that will actually move the needle to end factory farming — for good.\nFollow @wishbonearlab @peta
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/peta-panel-from-talk-to-tactics-cracking-the-code-to-end-factory-farming/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PETA_tactics_to_end_factory_farming.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T230000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260421T175529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175529Z
UID:13688-1779568200-1779577200@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Post Animal & Vegan Advocacy (AVA) Decompression Night
DESCRIPTION:Post-Animal and Vegan Advocacy (AVA) conference decompression night filled with music\, laughs\, busting your best beast on the dance floor/most awkward move\, maybe some karaoke\, and other good trouble with like-minded/like-hearted humans. \nPlant-based drinks and nibbles available by donation. Follow @wishbonearlab for details
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/post-animal-vegan-advocacy-ava-decompression-night/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vegan Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260103T002101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T114531Z
UID:12426-1779634800-1779634800@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Toronto Animal Rights March 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Toronto Animal Rights March will conclude the 2026 The Animal & Vegan Advocacy Summit held in Toronto for the first time this year! \nOur meet-up spot\, is the north side of Queen West right across the street from the Sheraton Hotel. Speakers begin at 3pm\, march leaves at 3:30pm. \nSchedule:\n2:30pm – begin gathering across the street from the Sheraton Hotel at 123 Queen Street West.\n3:30pm – march begins \nThe route 🚶‍♀️🚶🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏾‍♀️\nBeginning across the street from the Sheraton Hotel at 123 Queen West\, the walk should take no more than 2 hours.\nJoin our event page on Facebook to receive updates! \n 
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/toronto-animal-rights-march-2026/
LOCATION:Sheraton Centre Toronto\, 123 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:March
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260509T214000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T214051Z
UID:14083-1779651000-1779661800@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Documentary Screenings: "AI & Animals" and SEAntience
DESCRIPTION:After enjoying a final day at the AVA Summit — and/or hopefully taking part in the Toronto Animal Rights March — you’re warmly invited to join us at The Lab | Vegutainment Centre (just a 7-minute stroll from the Sheraton)\, the public-facing extension of the Wishbone Animal Rights Lab family\, for a screening of two powerful short documentaries produced by Animal Ethics. \nWe’re pleased to welcome Aditya Karanam\, Animal Ethics’ Outreach Coordinator in Asia\, who will introduce the films and take your questions. He will also be presenting at the conference on May 22nd\, so be sure to catch his talks! \nThe evening features “AI & Animals: A Documentary”\, which explores the potential impacts of AI on non-human animals and how advocates can act proactively\, and “SEAntience”\, which delves into the sentience of marine beings through insights from leading voices around the globe in science and philosophy. \nTogether\, these films invite us to reflect not only on the future we are shaping\, but on who is included within it — shining a light on the often-overlooked lives of non-human animals. \nBy bridging science\, philosophy\, and advocacy\, they deepen our understanding of sentience\, responsibility\, and the far-reaching consequences of human innovation. They remind us that progress is not neutral — it carries the power either to perpetuate harm or to foster compassion on a global scale. \nBut most importantly\, they encourage us to recognize and respect the lives of all sentient beings. \nAfter the screenings\, you’re very welcome to stay for music\, decompression\, and connection as we wind down together and bid one another a fond farewell — until next year\, of course. 🙂
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/documentary-screenings-ai-animals-and-seantience/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T100000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260505T201637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T201814Z
UID:13999-1779696000-1779703200@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Vigil for the Pigs - AVA Edition
DESCRIPTION:Don’t turn away. \nPlease join us to bear witness to\, and to speak up for the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearmans slaughterhouse. \nThis event will take place rain or shine. \nTime: 8am – 10am\nLocation: Fearmans Pork Inc. at the northeast corner of Appleby Line and Harvester Road\, a short walk from Appleby GO station. \nParking is available in the Tim Hortons parking lot.\nMaps\, transportation details (GO Train/driving) and parking info will be posted in Facebook comments.\n——————————-\nPlease read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending.\n☮️ Keep Save Movement vigils peaceful.\n1) The purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness\, to see the reality\, to connect\, to document\, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space.\n2) This is a love-based action. All communications with the public\, law enforcement\, drivers and slaughterhouse workers are peaceful and positive.\n3) Safety vests will be provided and must be worn be each attendee.\n4) Placards and signage will be provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own love-based signage.\n5) Touching of the animals and/or trucks is prohibited by law. You are welcome to speak words of kindness to the pigs\, or sing to them. Filming is permitted\, in accordance with ASM Safety Rules.\n6) Stopping of slaughterhouse trucks or interfering with the movement of these trucks is not permitted under any circumstances. \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/vigil-for-the-pigs-ava-edition/
LOCATION:Fearmans Pork Inc.\, 821 Appleby Line\, Burlington\, ON\, Burlington\, L7L 4W9\, CA
CATEGORIES:Animal Save Movement,Vigil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260529T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260520T012711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T012711Z
UID:14243-1780066800-1780074000@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Follow Up Protest at Nurco-Technics Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a follow-up protest at Nucro-Technics Inc. to urge it to empty the cages and implement only non-animal methods.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/follow-up-protest-at-nurco-technics-inc/
LOCATION:Nucro-Technics\, 2000 Ellesmere Rd.\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Anti-Vivisection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260505T202707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T144545Z
UID:14004-1780159500-1780174800@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Summer Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Clear out your closet and support animal rights in one go. Bring your gently‑used adult clothing and accessories (shoes\, belts\, bags\, jewelry) and swap them for new-to-you treasures. Think of it as sustainable shopping without the guilt or the price tag.\nWe’ll also have a DIY Corner for quick upcycles and creative fixes\, plus a special pop‑up from soygirldesigns. Sustainable\, art-forward shop featuring unique pieces you won’t see anywhere else. \nhttps://www.fablihaahmed.com\nhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/soygirldesigns \nDoors open at 4:45 PM. Swapping runs until 9:00 PM. Cash accepted at the door.\nBring your clothes\, your friends\, and your best thrifting energy. \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-clothing-swap-tickets-1988796709495
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/summer-clothing-swap/
LOCATION:Wishbone Animal Rights Lab\, Suites 305 & 307\, 600 Bay Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vegan Social Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/summer_clothing_swap.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260509T220444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T150454Z
UID:14086-1780336800-1780344000@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:VegTO Climate Week Kickoff Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate an exciting week that will be full of incredible events and seminars bringing together communities\, ideas\, decision makers and innovative climate solutions. Join us for a happy hour ‘mocktail’ party featuring sustainable bites by local food brands\, Sau Bake (Brazilian street food) & So Daam (Korean-inspired dishes) along with an all-Canadian bar of sober sips affordably priced at $5! \n​Meet and mingle with fellow planet-loving friends and make new ones at Wishbone’s fabulous new space\, The Lab Vegutainment Centre\, at Bay & Dundas. \n​Optional dress code just for fun: Winter\, Spring\, Summer or Fall? Dress as your fave season\, we love them all! \n​About the Host: \n​VegTO is Toronto’s go-to resource for all things vegan. Our mission is to inspire people to choose vegan living – for the animals\, our health and the planet. \nTickets: https://luma.com/dek0g57s
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/vegto-climate-week-kickoff-happy-hour/
LOCATION:The Lab | Vegutainment Centre\, 108 Dundas St W\, 2nd Floor\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Vegan Social Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260520T024422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T024535Z
UID:14247-1780684200-1780687800@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Every Bite Counts: Climate Action Through Local Food
DESCRIPTION:Curious how what’s on your plate can make a difference? Join us for an engaging evening all about food\, community and climate action. \nThis free City-led event\, in collaboration with community partners including Plant Based Treaty\, brings together a panel of local voices to explore how everyday food choices can support a more sustainable future. \nEnjoy a series of short\, thought-provoking video clips followed by a relaxed\, roundtable-style discussion with our panelists. It’s a chance to learn\, ask questions and share ideas in a welcoming space.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/every-bite-counts-climate-action-through-local-food/
LOCATION:Bayview Community Centre\, 114 Spadina Rd\, Richmond Hill\, Ontario\, L4B 2Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Plant Based Treaty
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/every_bite_counts.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260509T075351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T170945Z
UID:14070-1780837200-1780851600@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:NARD 16 TORONTO. NATIONAL ANIMAL RIGHTS DAY
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Toronto for the National Animal Rights Day (NARD): an annual day observed around the world on the first Sunday in June\, for the purpose of giving a voice to all animals and demanding their rights. \nOn this day\, special NARD events are held in dozens of major cities in more than 50 countries – from Tokio to Mumbai\, Rome to London\, Los Angeles to Mexico City – to Commemorate the billions of animals who die every year by human hands. \nSchedule:\n– A powerful ceremony\, remembering the animals victims killed as a result of human intervention.\n– Speeches from animal advocates\n– Reading from & signing of the Declaration of Animal Rights\n– A peaceful march to raise awareness \n#NARD2026 #AnimalRights #VeganActivism #CompassionForAll #ForTheAnimals #NationalAnimalRightsDay #NARDCanada
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/nard-16-toronto-national-animal-rights-day/
LOCATION:Ontario
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NARD16_2026_Toronto_.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260509T165614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T165614Z
UID:14015-1781719200-1781728200@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Ethics in Action with Animal Justice
DESCRIPTION:Ethics in Action is an Animal Justice event series that brings together animal advocates to network across professional disciples. \nHosted three times a year\, these gatherings convene leaders and emerging voices from law\, policy\, academia\, communications\, business\, science\, and advocacy for thoughtful dialogue and meaningful connection. \nThis event features a timely conversation on how school food reform is becoming a powerful lever for animal advocacy. \nFeatured Speaker: Jason Fonger—professional speaker\, triathlon champion\, and advocate for plant-forward food systems \nDrawing from his work with schools\, food service providers\, and student leaders across Ontario\, Jason will explore how the rapidly expanding National School Food Program presents a unique opportunity to advance animal welfare\, public health\, and sustainability. \nThe event includes informal networking\, structured small-group discussions designed to spark cross-sector insight and collaboration\, as well as light refreshments.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/ethics-in-action-with-animal-justice-2/
LOCATION:CSI Spadina\, 192 Spadina Ave\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Animal Justice,Discussion,Speaker,Vegan Networking,Vegan Social Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Animal Justice":MAILTO:info@animaljustice.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260409T172520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T172610Z
UID:13554-1784973600-1784998800@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:VegOttawa Fest
DESCRIPTION:VegOttawa Association is thrilled to announce that VegOttawa Fest will take place at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre on Saturday July 25\, 2025\, from 10am to 5pm. Admission is FREE! (Donations to VegOttawa are appreciated and will be accepted at the door.) \nThis will be VegOttawa’s second veg fest in recent history\, after a successful re-launch in 2025. Historically\, thousands of people from across the city and beyond have gathered at annual veg fests to try new foods\, meet new people\, and learn from leaders in the movement. With plant-based foods more popular than ever before\, this event is one you won’t want to miss. \nThis one-day event will bring together a diverse audience—from seasoned vegans to the veg-curious—for a fun\, informative\, and engaging experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to: \n– Hear from inspiring leaders and experts in the vegan movement\n– Connect with plant-based businesses and brands\n– Engage with local community organizations\n– Sample a wide variety of delicious plant-based foods \nWe hope you will join us for a celebration of plant-based living in Canada’s capital! \nL’Association VegOttawa est ravie d’annoncer que le Festival VegOttawa aura lieu au Centre des congrès et des événements d’Ottawa le samedi 25 juillet 2026\, de 10 h à 17 h. L’entrée est GRATUITE ! (Les dons à VegOttawa sont appréciés et seront acceptés à la porte). \nIl s’agit de la deuxième édition du Festival VegOttawa après un nouveau lancement réussi en 2025. Historiquement\, des milliers de personnes de toute la ville et d’ailleurs se rassemblent aux festivals véganes annuels pour goûter des produits originaux\, rencontrer de nouvelles personnes et s’informer auprès des leaders du mouvement. La nourriture végétale étant plus populaire que jamais\, vous ne voudrez pas manquer cet événement. \nCet événement d’une journée réunira un public diversifié – des végétaliens et végétaliennes de longue date aux « veg* curieux »\n– pour une expérience amusante\, informative et captivante. Le public aura l’occasion : \n– d’écouter des leaders et des personnes aux expertises inspirantes du mouvement végane\n– d’entrer en contact avec des entreprises et des marques végétales\n– de s’engager auprès d’organisations communautaires locales\n– de goûter à une grande variété de délicieux produits à base de plantes. \nNous espérons que vous vous joindrez à nous pour une célébration d’un mode de vie à base de plantes dans la capitale nationale ! \nNote: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/vegottawa-fest/
LOCATION:200 Coventry Rd.\, 200 Coventry Rd.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 4S3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vegan Festival or Market
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Vegfest_Ottawa.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20260121T182424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T182424Z
UID:12644-1786793400-1786818600@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Burlington Vegfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Burlington VegFest 2026—your go-to spot for tasty plant-based eats\, fun vibes\, and good times! \nGet Ready for Burlington VegFest 2026! \nJoin us in person for an awesome day celebrating all things vegan and plant-based. Whether you’re a long-time vegan or just curious\, Burlington VegFest 2026 has something for you—delicious food\, cool vendors\, fun activities\, and good vibes all around. Come hang out\, try new eats\, and connect with the community. Don’t miss the chance to soak up the spirit of vegan living downtown! \nTickets (free): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/burlington-vegfest-2026-tickets-1980838063972
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/burlington-vegfest-2026/
LOCATION:Spencer Smith Park\, 1400 Lakeshore Rd.\, Burlington\, Ontario\, L7S 1B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vegan Festival or Market
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://animalrightstoronto.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Burlington_Vegfest_2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260525T165728
CREATED:20251113T181227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T144148Z
UID:11863-1792195200-1792281599@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:4th Annual Anti-Vivisection World Protest
DESCRIPTION:Details to come
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/4th-annual-anti-vivisection-world-protest/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Anti-Vivisection,Protest or Rally
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