Endangered Macaques Arrive in Canada for Research Amidst Health Concerns

URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: Hundreds of Endangered Monkeys Arrive in Canada for Controversial Research

In a shocking development, a SkyTaxi flight carrying hundreds of endangered long-tailed macaques from Cambodia landed in Canada on July 15, sparking widespread concern among animal welfare advocates and public health experts. Despite the alarming risks involved, these monkeys are destined for use in Canadian laboratories, a practice shrouded in secrecy and fraught with ethical and public health concerns.

The grueling journey, which spanned over 24 hours, saw the primates confined to tiny wooden transport crates, raising grave concerns about their welfare. The flight departed from Cambodia on Monday, July 14, making a stopover in Katowice, Poland, before finally arriving in Montreal.

The importation of these endangered animals for research purposes has sparked a fierce debate, with many arguing that it poses a significant risk to public health and safety. The use of non-human primates in research has been widely criticized, and their transportation across international borders has been linked to the spread of diseases.

In light of these concerns, we urge the Canadian government to immediately halt the importation of Cambodian long-tailed macaques into the country. We call on citizens to take action by signing the government e-petition, available at https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6537, to demand an end to this controversial practice.

For more information on this pressing issue, please read our full press release at https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/07/16/3116899/0/en/CORRECTION-Hundreds-of-Endangered-Monkeys-Arrive-in-Canada-for-Research-Despite-Public-Health-Risk.html.

Together, we can make a difference and ensure that these majestic creatures are protected from exploitation and harm. The time to act is now.