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SUMMARY:Court Rally & Criminal Trial
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an early morning rally on May 11th in Toronto\, on the first day of the criminal trial of Jenny McQueen.  \nThis will be a peaceful demonstration outside the court on Armoury Street in Toronto. Dress code? Smart casual. Signs will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own too.  \nGary Grill\, vegan for many years\, is the defence lawyer.  \nJenny’s arrest happened in 2024 at the CNE – “the ex” – in Toronto. She was attempting to protest inside the “Farm” building – a deceptive and cruel display of live animals.
URL:https://animalrightstoronto.com/event/court-rally-criminal-trial/
LOCATION:10 Armoury Street\, 10 Armoury Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Court Case,Court Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260515T120000
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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:20260519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173517
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:20260506T173517
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:20260521T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173517
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T004800Z
UID:13967-1779381000-1779388200@animalrightstoronto.com
SUMMARY:Unilever Unmasked Part 2 - Afternoon 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\, 4:30am – 6:30am 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:160 Bloor Street E\, 160 Bloor St E\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pressure Campaign,Protest or Rally
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T193000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260523T230000
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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:20260524T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T153000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173517
CREATED:20260103T002101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T183618Z
UID:12426-1779636600-1779636600@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! \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!
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:20260525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T201814Z
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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:20260530T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173517
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173517
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T183000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173517
CREATED:20260121T182424Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260506T173517
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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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