October 4, 2025 – As ordered by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) continues to have custody of the birds at the British Columbia ostrich farm. Compliance with the stay issued by the Supreme Court of Canada stay order The CFIA has respected and will continue to respect all…
October 1, 2025 – As ordered by the Supreme Court of Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) continues to have custody of the birds at the British Columbia ostrich farm. There is ongoing veterinary oversight. Veterinary care being provided CFIA veterinarians have assessed one compromised animal and treatment is being provided. At the request…
September 25, 2025 – Consistent with the interim stay order of the Supreme Court of Canada issued on September 24, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is maintaining its presence in Edgewood, British Columbia and has custody of the ostriches on the farm. Current status of the Agency’s presence on the farm The CFIA…
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will comply with the interim order issued by the Supreme Court of Canada today. The CFIA will be filing its response to the request for leave to appeal as soon as possible. The CFIA will maintain custody of the birds as ordered by the Supreme Court of Canada. The…