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Press RoomWelcome to the online media center of Humane Society International/Canada. Video footage may be viewed and downloaded here. Reporters working on stories or seeking interviews with HSI experts should contact our office at 416-214-3446 or 514-395-2914. For other inquiries, please email info@hsicanada.ca.
In Wake of Ecological Disaster, Call for Cancellation of 2010 Commercial Seal SlaughterWith record-low sea ice formation off of Canada’s East Coast spelling disaster for harp seals, Senator Mac Harb and Humane Society International/Canada called for the cancellation of the 2010 commercial seal hunt at a press conference in early March 2010. March 9, 2010
New Study Reveals Little Economic Benefit of Polar Bear Trophy Hunting in CanadaA study entitled "The Economics of Polar Bear Trophy Hunting in Canada," jointly released in March 2010 by Humane Society International and International Fund for Animal Welfare, revealed that polar bear hunts provide little economic benefit to Canada’s Inuit communities. March 5, 2010
HSI Celebrates Hope on Hay IslandIn February 2010, sealers in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, confirmed to Canadian media that a grey seal hunt on Hay Island was highly unlikely to occur that year. February 26, 2010
The "Sport" That Should Be BannedIn February 2010, HSI Canada and other organizations called for an end to trophy hunting of bears in British Columbia's Great Bear Rainforest. February 16, 2010
Is Baby Seal Bashing Canada’s New Olympic Sport?HSI Canada condemns the joint decision by the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Nova Scotia government to allow 2,220 Hay Island grey seals to be slaughtered beginning on or around Feb. 8, just days before the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics. February 3, 2010
Canadian Government Opposes Stronger Protection for Polar Bears at CITESIn December 2009, Canada announced it would oppose increased protection for polar bears at CITES 2010. December 16, 2009
Quebec Sled Dog RescueIn November 2009, HSI Canada helped rescue nearly 100 neglected sled dogs in Quebec. November 17, 2009
Chiens de Traîneau NégligésIn November 2009, HSI Canada helped rescue nearly 100 neglected sled dogs in Quebec. November 17, 2009
HSI Canada and The Humane Society of the US Condemn Opening of Protected Wilderness Area to Commercial Seal SlaughterIn November 2009, the Nova Scotia legislature voted to open Hay Island to commercial slaugher of grey seals. November 6, 2009
HSI Wins Campaign of the Year AwardIn November 2009, HSI won the Campaign of the Year Award at the European Public Affairs Awards in Brussels. November 6, 2009
HSI Canada Condemns Nova Scotia Government’s Move to Open Protected Wilderness Area to Commercial Seal SlaughterIn October 2009, HSI Canada condemned the Nova Scotia legislature’s announced proposed revisions to the Wilderness Areas Protection Act that would allow the Minister of Environment to officially authorize the commercial slaughter of baby seals on Hay Island, which was a part of the protected Scaterie Island Wilderness Area. October 27, 2009
HSI Canada Condemns Canadian Government Request for WTO Consultations on EU Seal Product Trade BanIn November 2009, Canada reportedly requested consultations at the World Trade Organization on the European Union seal product trade ban. November 2, 2009
Join HSI Canada’s Race to Save the Bears — and Win a Trip to See ThemIn Fall 2009, HSI Canada launched a virtual "Race to Save the Bears" as part of a campaign to save the bears of the Great Bear Rainforest. October 20, 2009
HSI Canada: MAPAQ Companion Animal Welfare Report a Positive Step Forward, but Lacking in Critical AreaIn October 2009, HSI Canada looked forward to reviewing the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation's plan to address Quebec's companion animal welfare problems, but was concerned at the inadequate funding proposed for enforcement of animal welfare laws. October 10, 2009
HSI Canada: Stop the Seal Hunt and the Trade in Dog and Cat FurIn September 2009, government officials were reportedly urging Agricultural Minister Gerry Ritz not to ban the import of dog and cat fur for fear it would undermine Canada's case against nations that have prohibited seal product trade. September 24, 2009
Humane Society International Launches the ProtectSeals European Boycott of Canadian SeafoodIn October 2009, Humane Society International launched the ProtectSeals European boycott of Canadian seafood to convince the Canadian fishing industry and government to stop the commercial seal slaughter. October 2, 2009
Author Farley Mowat Calls on Stephen Harper to End Commercial Seal SlaughterAfter HSI Canada brought Nigel Barker’s traveling exhibit “A Sealed Fate?” to Toronto, well-known Canadian author, Farley Mowat called the commercial seal kill a national disgrace that must be ended. September 14, 2009
HSI Congratulates EU for Seal Product Trade BanHSI congratulates the Council of Ministers of the European Union for overwhelmingly endorsing a comprehensive prohibition on trade in products of commercial seal hunts. 07/27/2009
Humane Society International Condemns Namibian Seal Slaughter and Attack on ObserversHSI condemned the 2009 Namibian seal slaughter and attacks on its observers. July 17, 2009
Bears Targeted as Trophy Hunt Opens in Haida Gwaii and the Great Bear RainforestThe British Columbia government allowed trophy hunters to begin killing bears for sport in the Great Bear Rainforest on April 1, 2009, even though Coastal First Nations and 78 percent of British Columbians were against it. April 1, 2009
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