Statement on Bill 156 Ruling on Ontario’s ‘Ag-Gag’ Law

The following statement regarding the Ontario ag-gag ruling may be attributed to PJ Nyman, Corporate Engagement Manager, Canada of Mercy For Animals:

“In a momentous victory for transparency and accountability, Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice has struck down a provincial “ag-gag” law, supporting whistleblowers and journalists who expose animal cruelty in Canada’s factory farms. Mercy For Animals wholeheartedly supports this ruling, which challenges dubious attempts to pass unconstitutional anti-whistleblower legislation. 

These laws have been found unconstitutional in six U.S. states and now in Ontario, making it the first Canadian province to do so. This decision marks a significant milestone in preventing animal industries from evading accountability and transparency through legislation, and underscores Mercy For Animals’ unwavering advocacy for animal welfare in factory farming.”

PJ Nyman, Corporate Engagement Manager, Canada of Mercy For Animals

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