Primates on Planes

Monkeys being shipped by Air France (www.buav.org)

Air Canada has joined other airlines in refusing to transport primates that are being used for research. Their decision was prompted by almost 50,000 letters from people who voiced their concerns. A recent tribunal upheld Air Canada's decision. Learn more about this issue at CBC news 

Every year, thousands of macaques and other monkeys are flown into Europe and North America to supply university and industry research labs. These monkeys are transported as cargo in crates. Many other airlines, such as British Airways, already refuse to transport primates. If you want to write a letter of thanks to Air Canada, here's their contact info: 

Air Canada - Customer Relations
PO Box 64239,
RPO Thorncliffe
Calgary, AB, Canada
T2K 6J7
Fax: 1-866-584-0380
       1-403-569-5333

Remember, letter-writing campaigns work! If there is an animal issue that concerns you, make sure to write a letter, and have your friends write a letter too!