Our Impact
More than 80,000 animal species range across Canada’s vast and varied environments. Unfortunately, many of these wild animals face threats from humans. Each year, millions are subjected to cruel practices such as the global trade in wild animal parts, trophy hunting, captivity, wildlife culls and more.
Petitions
Help animals by taking action

Help dogs from around the world get a second chance at life in Canada
Urge the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to adopt exemptions to measures prohibiting the entry of dogs from over 100 countries for animal rescue missions and humanitarian efforts.

Grizzly bears need your help!
Grizzly bear protections in the U.S. are under attack and we need your help to fight back.

Grizzly bears need your help!
Grizzly bear protections in the U.S. are under attack and we need your help to fight back.

Horseshoe crabs belong in oceans, not labs!
For almost 450 million years, horseshoe crabs have played a vital role in maintaining coastal ecosystems. Today, they face a grave threat.

Help protect pangolins
Small and gentle pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world. Despite this, the majority of pangolin species are not protected.

End the suffering of captive wildlife at roadside zoos in Quebec
It is time for the Quebec government to finally put an end to roadside zoos.

Put an end to cockfighting
Each year, thousands of roosters suffer in fighting pits in the United States. Razor-sharp gaffs tied to their legs, roosters suffer punctured lungs, broken bones and pierced eyes while fighting to the death. Will speak out against this cruelty and help ensure there is no haven for cockfighting?

Replace animal experiments with sophisticated alternatives
Every day, in labs around the world, dogs, monkeys, mice and other animals endure a life of misery. Demand that governments, companies, and universities stop relying on outdated animal experiments use non-animal science!

Replace animal experiments with sophisticated alternatives
Every day, in labs around the world, dogs, monkeys, mice and other animals endure a life of misery. Demand that governments, companies, and universities stop relying on outdated animal experiments use non-animal science!
Latest News
MONTREAL, Québec—Today, Humane World for Animals Canada (formerly called Humane Society International/Canada) and Humane World Foundation Canada are welcoming 20 dogs rescued by the charity’s global
OTTAWA, Ontario—Wolf Awareness, WeHowl, Animal Justice, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, Humane Society International/Canada and Animal Alliance of Canada are applauding a decision by Health
OTTAWA, Ontario—The Canadian government has banned domestic trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, as well as the import of hunting trophies containing these parts. The landmark measures fulfill a
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