It’s time to revive the Jane Goodall Act.
Animal Justice
Fri, Nov 13, 2026
Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur | We Animal
Right now, elephants and great apes are languishing in roadside zoos across Canada. And a bill that would have protected them from cruel captivity and breeding is at risk of being abandoned.
The federal government promised to reintroduce a bill known as the Jane Goodall Act after it died when the 2025 federal election was called. However, the government appears to be backing away from that promise.
Like many other wild species, elephants and great apes suffer physically and psychologically in captivity. These highly intelligent, emotionally complex animals need space to roam, strong family bonds, and opportunities to engage in natural behaviours to thrive—needs that can’t be met behind bars in artificial environments.
The law to protect elephants and great apes was first championed by the late Senator Murray Sinclair, named in honour of renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. In honour of these two incredible advocates, plus the animals held captive in zoos, this legislation must be revived. We cannot let the Jane Goodall Act be quietly forgotten while animals continue to suffer.
Please take a moment to send a message to lawmakers urging them to protect elephants and great apes from captive cruelty.
Let’s Reintroduce the Jane Goodall Act!
Elephants and great apes deserve a better future. Let's make sure they get one.
Thank you for speaking up for animals.
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