Campaign Campaign (Layout #2) The ongoing slaughter of African elephants for their tusks has decimated elephant populations. Today, this magnificent animal is highly endangered and on the brink of extinction. Since 1980, the number of elephants in Africa has fallen from 1.3 million to just over 400,000. Currently an estimated 20,000 elephants are killed every year for their ivory. At this rate, they will be erased from the wild in our lifetime. Countries that have banned the domestic sale of elephant ivory within their borders, or are in the process of doing so, include China, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Belgium, Luxembourg, the European Union and nearly every state in the United States. To date, the Canadian government refuses to do the same and also ban the ivory trade. Shockingly, Canada is directly contributing to the destruction of one of the planet’s most iconic species by keeping its elephant ivory market open for business. Canada also legally permits elephant trophies to be imported. Between 2007 and 2016, Canada allowed the importation of 83 trophy elephants, 434 elephant skulls and 260 elephant feet. Help us get to 1,000,000 signatures Over 600,000 have signed already! Add your name, and thank you for sharing the petition after you sign! Sign the Petition Infographic: Elephant Ivory Trade Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Download PDF Overview of elephant ivory trade Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit. Overview PDF Timeline Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit. Timeline PDF Trumpet the issue on social media! Follow our accounts and share using #IvoryFreeCanada. Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn TikTok News & Updates News and Updates U of T Students Empower Educators: New Guides Address Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Environmental Equity Attention young activists and educators of Toronto! Our beloved city faces significant threats, and we must rise to the challenge. Students from the University of Toronto have created resources to help! A dedicated team of student volunteers from the University of Toronto have created educator resources about three unprecedented crises that students face: biodiversity loss, […] Read More Good News Stories My Journey of Reconciliation with the Jane Goodall Roots & Shoots A.P.E Fund Grant The Roots & Shoots A.P.E. Fund grant enabled me to provide tools to non-Indigenous youth, helping them better understand and take action towards reconciliation. The experience encouraged both my peers and me to contemplate the significance of environmental stewardship, inequity, and biodiversity loss through Indigenous perspectives and wisdom. My aim was to raise awareness of […] Read More News and Updates The Roots & Shoots Climate Leaders Days of Action program, supported by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a beacon of hope. In a world facing the pressing challenges of climate change, it’s essential to empower and inspire the next generation to take meaningful action. The Roots & Shoots Climate Leaders Days of Action program, supported by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a beacon of hope, offering young people the knowledge, tools, and support to make […] Read More More Campaigns Campaign Goes Here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Get Started Campaign Goes Here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit. Get Started