A bear at Libearty bear sanctuary by AMP

This Canada Day, help Canada become an animal welfare leader

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Celebrate Canada Day this year by taking action to better protect animals in Canada

A wildlife market in Indonesia.

1. Ask Canada to stand up for wildlife around the world

Sign our petition calling on the Government of Canada to urge the G20 to support an immediate and permanent ban on wildlife markets and to end the global wildlife trade.

Grey parrot

2. Protect wild animals kept as pets in Canada

Send a letter to the Minister responsible for wild animal ownership in your province or territory to burn wild animal ownership in Canada.

Take action

World Animal Protection staff holding piglet - Animals in farming

3. Shop smarter at the grocery store

Download our humane shopping guide for help understanding labels on animal products at the grocery store as they relate to animal welfare.

A World Animal Protection staff holding a dog

4. Learn about responsible pet ownership

Many people keep pets as companions. But in Canada and around the world, many pets suffer from inadequate care, neglect or even abandonment. Click here to learn how to be a responsible pet owner!

Large lizard at Repticon pet expo, Memphis, USA.

5. Leave wild animals in the wild

Help reduce the animals suffering in the exotic pet trade here in Canada by pledging to never get an exotic pet. Consider a domesticated pet like a cat or dog instead!

Happy Canada Day!

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