Media Centre
We’re always happy to respond to media inquiries and can arrange comment and interviews with our campaign and policy experts. To reach us, contact:
Beth Sharpe, Communications Director
World Animal Protection
90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 960
Toronto, ON M4P 2Y3
1 416 369 0044 x111
Toll-free: 1 800 363 9772 x111
BethSharpe@worldanimalprotection.ca
Nina Devries, Media Manager
World Animal Protection
90 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 960
Toronto, ON M4P 2Y3
1 416 369 0044 x100
Toll-free: 1 800 363 9772 x100
NinaDevries@worldanimalprotection.ca
Recent releases:
2020
- April 2, Cruel Bear Bile Industry Thrives Despite Pandemic Risks Says World Animal Protection
- March 23, World Animal Protection Calls for International Ban on Wildlife Trade Due to COVID-19
- March 10, Canada Flunks on Animal Welfare Says Global Report from World Animal Protection
- January 15, Global charity, World Animal Protection, says fast food chains are failing when it comes to chicken welfare
- January 10, International Australian Bushfire Recovery Appeal launched for animals
2019
- December 9, Bring Comfort and Joy To Animals This Holiday Season
- November 25, New Report From World Animal Protection Says Improving Animal Welfare on Farms Is Key to Fighting Superbugs
- October 24, New report from World Animal Protection exposes scale of suffering behind dolphin tourism experiences
- October 4, Risky Business in Your Neighbourhood, According to New Report from World Animal Protection
- October 2, World Farm Animals Day Highlights Need for Better Animal Welfare Standards
- July 29, Canadian zoos among venues offering cruel, outdated activities says new global report
- July 22, New hope for chickens living in horrible factory farm conditions
- June 7, World Oceans Day is a Reason to Celebrate and Reflect
- June 5, Walmart Canada Should Publicly Confirm Higher Welfare Plans for Mother Pigs
- May 29, Otter smuggling fuelled by craze for cute animals
- Mar 21, Many seafood companies in murky waters when it comes to tackling lost fishing gear
- Mar 8, Captive marine mammals traded and exploited for tourist entertainment
- Feb 27, Animal welfare is seemingly not a priority for some global food companies indicates international report
- Jan 21, Fast Food Chains Lack Commitment on Chicken Welfare
2018
- Dec 19, Global charity discovers superbugs in pork products
- Dec 18, Lizards and turtles and birds? Oh My… Animal Charity Urges People Not To Give Exotic Pets As Gifts During Holiday Season.
- Nov 30, Giving Back to Animals This Holiday Season
- Nov 22, Award Winning Charity Reveals Travel Associations Could Do More to Protect Wildlife
- Sep 29, Undercover investigation: Shocking new evidence finds wild jaguars cruelly poached to fuel traditional Asian medicine trade
- Sep 27, Next generation of travellers are opting out of harmful animal activities
- Sep 20, Canada signs on to global initiative to protect marine wildlife
- Jun 5, Saving marine animals with new mobile game partnership
- May 29, Thai elephant camp is pioneering elephant-friendly tourism in Thailand
- Apr 17, Walmart Canada has the chance to win customers through transparency
- Mar 28, The Travel Corporation partners with World Animal Protection to help protect animals in tourism
- Mar 08, High Liner and 14 other seafood giants ranked in new report
2017
- Dec 22, 2017: Bears tortured and forced to dance are finally rescued
- Dec 04, 2017: Instagram acts to stop animal cruelty
- Nov 27, 2017: Be a miracle for animals this holiday season
- Oct 03, 2017: Iconic wild animals suffering for selfies
- Sep 25, 2017: TV Personality Lainey Lui Joins World Animal Protection campaign to save dogs
- Jul 06, 2017: Thousands of elephants suffering for tourism
- Jun 08, 2017: Ghostly 600-year-old predator is killing thousands of whales, dolphins and turtles every year
- May 03, 2017: Carnival Cruise Lines Turns a Blind Eye to Cruel Sea Turtle Attraction
- Mar 21, 2017: World Animal Protection applauds Tim Hortons and Burger King's commitment to improve chicken welfare by 2024
- Feb 23, 2017: Thailand's infamous Tiger Temple plans to reopen under another name
2016
- Dec 25, 2016: Amazing trips that help wildlife
- Nov 14, 2016: MEDIA ADVISORY: Panel discussion and Q&A with African and Canadian aid experts on feminist approach to climate change and development policies
- Nov 14, 2016: Canada urged to take leading role on climate change and poverty reduction
- Oct 12, 2016: TripAdvisor ends sale of cruel wildlife tourist attractions following World Animal Protection campaign
- Oct 04, 2016: Billions of the world's chickens are suffering in secret
- Jul 26, 2016: The true scale of Thailand's tiger selfie tourism
- Jun 30, 2016: New Codes of practice don't go far enough to care for laying hens says World Animal Protection
- Jun 20, 2016: Charity and Celebrity Supporters Celebrate Protecting Vulnerable Dogs
- May 19, 2016: World Animal Protection disappointed that Justin Bieber seen again posing with wild animals
- Apr 25, 2016:World Animal Protection urges TripAdvisor to stop profiting from the world's cruellest animal attractions
- Mar 18, 2016: World Animal Protection congratulates the Retail Council of Canada for committing to cage-free eggs by 2025
- Mar 18, 2016: Over 100 travel companies worldwide commit to stop elephant rides and shows
- Mar 11, 2016: World Animal Protection applauds A&W's commitment to use only cage-free eggs in just two years' time
- Feb 05, 2016: World Animal Protection applauds the Egg Farmers of Canada's commitment to phase out barren battery cages
- Feb 01, 2016: World Animal Protection applauds Tim Hortons' commitment to use only cage-free eggs in Canada by 2025
2015
- Nov 25, 2015:Celebrate all creatures big and small this holiday
- Oct 4, 2015: Travel industry heavy weights are taking a stand for elephants
- Sep 09, 2015: World Animal Protection applauds McDonalds' commitment to source cage-free eggs
- Aug 10, 2015: Breeding cruelty - how tourism is killing Africa's lions
- Aug 06, 2015: World Animal Protection joins Canada's National Farm Animal Care Council
2014
- Nov 25, 2014: Celebrate all creatures big and small this holiday
- May 21, 2014: Canadian comedian Carla Collins backs campaign to save dogs
Reports and fact sheets:
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