Fight Climate Change with Style: Wear Real Fur Not Fake
byA million people took to the streets around the world, last week, calling on their governments to take action on climate change. Individuals are…
5 Reasons Why I Support the Canadian Seal Hunt
byTwo years ago I went to NAFFEM, a large fur trade show in Montreal. I was invited as a blogger, to check out the beautiful…
Animal Rights Agenda Anti-Human, Harms Nature
byThe animal rights movement claims to be motivated above all by the desire to save animals – each and every one of them – from harm…
Mountain Men Wannabes: Allies of the Fur Trade
byWhat is the appeal of the reality TV show Mountain Men, and others in the same genre? If harvesters of nature’s resources, and not…
Public Morals Are a Slippery Slope
byThe World Trade Organisation (WTO) was formed on the principles of free trade and non-discrimination. However, its Dispute Settlement Body recently announced that it…
Public Morals and Trade Bans: WTO Caves
byPublic morals and their protection are certainly a concern for governments, but is the EU abusing its authority in using morality as an excuse…
How a Trapper’s Knowledge Solved My Urban Pest Problem
byWildlife experts say there are 20 times more raccoons sharing human habitation space in North America than 70 years ago. In Toronto, where I…
Eco-Responsible Fashion
byIt’s no secret that fur was one of the hottest trends of the season with a presence in most major runway shows. But fur…
The Ethics of Fur
byActivists in Europe and North America claim that it is “unethical” to use animals for fur. In this post I would like to explore…