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‼️ YORK UNIVERSITY HAS BROKEN THEIR SILENCE‼️ Here's What They Said to Us.

The CCAC has closed its review of York's primate lab without finding a single deviation. The university is using that finding to attempt to end the conversation.

Following over three months of consistent outreach and requests to meet with the university, on August 12, Animal Alliance of Canada finally received a letter from Amir Asif, Vice-President Research & Innovation at York University.

It states that the Canadian Council on Animal Care has completed its review of York's primate research program. In Asif's words:

"the CCAC concluded that it did not find deviations from its policies and guidelines in the ethical use of animals in science at York University."

And then, two paragraphs later:

"we do not believe that a meeting with senior University leadership would be productive at this time."

Asif goes on to say "The University remains committed to conducting world-class research while upholding the highest standards of animal welfare and ethics"

Animal Alliance of Canada's position is that the highest standard in biomedical science today is innovative, human-relevant research. By that measure, what is happening in the Behavioural Sciences Building is not world-class. It is a methodology the rest of the field is actively working to leave behind.

Most Canadians reasonably assume there is a government agency inspecting research laboratories in this country. There isn't.

The CCAC is a non-profit body that writes Canada's national guidelines for animal-based science and certifies the institutions expected to follow them — York among them. It is not a regulator. Participation is voluntary, tied to eligibility for federal research funding through the granting councils. It has no statutory authority to compel compliance, levy penalties, seize animals, or shut a facility down.

Bento, Kenning, Magneto, Monkey Do, Hannah, Liesl, Mini-Sass, Olivia and Virginia remain at York University. Nothing about this outcome changes anything for them.

Real accountability will not come from the CCAC. It will come from public pressure and political action.

We are calling for three urgent steps:

1. Pressure York University to end its use of nonhuman primates in invasive research and release the macaques currently in its care to a species-appropriate facilities.

2. Pressure the Ontario government to extend Bill 75's new protections for dogs and cats to nonhuman primates too, ending invasive medical research on them across the province.

3. Pressure the federal government to accelerate investment in non-animal research methods, including organ-on-chip systems, computational modelling, and human-relevant testing platforms that eliminate the need for primate models altogether.

York University has told us, in writing, that it does not consider a meeting productive. It is entitled to that position. It is not entitled to have the matter end there.

Take action now:

📄 Read York's letter in full in our recent news update — https://www.animalalliance.ca/york-university-breaks-silence/

✍️ Send our action email — https://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/end-primate-research-in-ontario/

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A CCAC assessment is not accountability. It is a procedural step that almost always ends in continued certification and continued suffering. York's letter is what that looks like, in the university's own words.

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Importation of Endangered Monkeys for Research - Animal Protection Party Of Canada Long-tailed macaques are "Endangered" according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, yet Canada allows imports for research.

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🐴💙 **A Major Moment for Horse Welfare in Canada**

For years, one of Canada’s largest horse slaughter facilities was at the center of intense animal welfare discussions. Investigations, reports, and public advocacy brought attention to concerns about how horses were being treated and sparked important conversations across the country.

After years of people speaking up, documenting concerns, and calling for change, the facility has now closed.

For many horse advocates, this represents a meaningful step forward — a reminder that public awareness, transparency, and continued efforts can create change. Every voice, every investigation, and every conversation helped keep the welfare of these animals in focus. 🐴

Many horses were affected before this moment arrived, and their stories continue to fuel the push for better protections.

But the work is not finished. Horse slaughter and the international trade of horses for meat remain ongoing issues, and many advocates continue working toward stronger welfare standards and greater compassion for these animals.

Today is a moment to recognize progress while remembering the bigger goal:

A future where every horse is treated with respect, care, and dignity. 💙

A little late, but....

Canada Day Thoughts

Former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once said: "Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die."

We'd like to add our reflections to this:

When people learn the truth, that we don't need to cause harm to find cures, animal experimentation will end in this country, and Canada will finally feel like home.

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Former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once said: "Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die."

We'd like to add our reflections to this:

When people learn the truth, that we don't need to cause harm to find cures, animal experimentation will end in this country, and Canada will finally feel like home.

Canada Day Thoughts Former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau once said: "Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die." We'd like to add our reflections to this: When people learn the truth, that we don't need to cause harm to find cu...

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for Liz and her magnificent team....

More than 35 years ago, Liz White, 9 other colleagues and a handful of dedicated volunteers founded the Animal Alliance of Canada.

For decades, Liz has stood at the forefront of animal protection in Canada. From grassroots protests and activism, to co-founding Animal Alliance, the Animal Alliance Fund and leading the Animal Protection Party of Canada, Liz’s work has shifted the conversation, challenged entrenched systems, and ensured animals are part of our political discourse.

Every day, we show up for animals whose voices are ignored in the systems that determine their fate. We show up in government consultations, pushing for laws that are stronger and regulations that actually protect animals—not just on paper, but in practice. We file freedom of information requests, comb through documents, research extensively, and bring to light the realities of what is happening inside research facilities, in the trade of endangered wildlife, and in other areas that most people will never see.

We build the legal, scientific, and public policy case for change—and we stay in the fight long after the headlines have moved on. Our work is slow, detailed, and relentless. And it only works because people like you make it possible. Every investigation we pursue, every expert we consult, every tool we use to track what is happening to animals across this country, is funded by donors who believe this matters.

Today is the last day to double your impact. Every new one-time or monthly donation has been matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000 this month. If you donate $50, it becomes $100. Your $100 becomes $200. Your $250 becomes $500. You can make a one-time or monthly donation here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/AnimalAllianceofCanada/support.html

If you’re not in a position to donate this month, please share this post with your network. As always, thank you for standing with us and with the animals. 🐾