Category Archives: General

Federal Bill to Prohibit Imports Introduced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2011 FEDERAL BILL TO PROTECT SHARK INTRODUCED [Action Alert: Get involved! Help collect petition signatures.] VANCOUVER – Today, NDP Fisheries and Oceans Critic Fin Donnelly, MP (New Westminster-Coquitlam and Port Moody) introduced legislation that would amend the Fish Inspection Act to prohibit the import of shark fin to Canada. The [...]

Shark Truth Honoured as a Tides Canada’s Top 10

Last night, Shark Truth was announced as one of Tides Canada’s Top 10 recipients for 2011! Each year, Tides Canada recognizes the nation’s most innovative and forward-thinking projects and organizations. The award highlights organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, vision and real-world impact in addressing today’s most pressing environmental and social problems. Our Campaign Advisor, Joanna Hui, went to the awards [...]

Action Alert: Fin Free Canada – Get Involved!

Today, NDP Oceans & Fisheries Critic MP Fin Donnelly announced the petition launch for a bill to ban shark fin imports in Canada with Claudia, Cecile, Nathan, Kevin, Rob Stewart of Sharkwater and United Conservationists. Fin Donnelly is launching the campaign with a petition to show the support behind the bill – and we need YOUR HELP [...]