Urge Federal Parties to Ban Live Horse Exports

Every year, thousands of Canadian horses are tightly packed into wooden crates so they can be flown to Japan, slaughtered, and eaten as a raw delicacy.

Though the government committed to banning this practice back in 2021, the flights still continue and the industry is booming in 2024, with the number of horses exported surging from 2,500 to 3,265—a 30 percent increase in just one year. Horses are denied food, water, rest, as well as adequate space on long, gruelling flights. This causes the animals significant distress and puts them at risk of being injured, collapsing, and even dying as a result of transit.

The vast majority of Canadians want to see an end to this cruel practice. Let’s make sure this issue stays on the political agenda.

Join us in urging all major parties to ban the export of horses for slaughter as soon as possible!

Photo: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition

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Every year, thousands of Canadian horses are tightly packed into wooden crates so they can be flown to Japan, slaughtered, and eaten as a raw delicacy.

Though the government committed to banning this practice back in 2021, the flights still continue and the industry is booming in 2024, with the number of horses exported surging from 2,500 to 3,265—a 30 percent increase in just one year. Horses are denied food, water, rest, as well as adequate space on long, gruelling flights. This causes the animals significant distress and puts them at risk of being injured, collapsing, and even dying as a result of transit.

The vast majority of Canadians want to see an end to this cruel practice. Let’s make sure this issue stays on the political agenda.

Join us in urging all major parties to ban the export of horses for slaughter as soon as possible!

Photo: Canadian Horse Defence Coalition