I love pretty much all of the awesome smelly stuff at a certain store. While shopping there today I was presented with a comment postcard I could sign in protest of Canada Goose’s fur usage. I have since read more information from its website. I am concerned because the post cards presented in the store do not contain enough information to inform customers and because the information on the website contradicts what I have read elsewhere.
According to Canada Goose’s website, they do not use fur from animals that were farmed or caged. The fur that Canada Goose uses they claim is obtained in an ethical, regulated way and supports local communities where hunting as a part of culture is most in decline. Do we have any evidence to the contrary? I can’t find any.
Hunting has been on the decline in Canada and many environmentalists actually argue this is an unfortunate case because people are increasingly removed from nature and because hunting can be a more sustainable, ethical and environmentally contentious way than our current factory farming practices.
Not all products produced by Canada Goose have fur and having lived in the Arctic, I found the traditional fur trim on my hood necessary. In those situations it’s not a frivolous purchase.
I’m passionate about the environment and I’m glad that other people care and are trying to make a difference in the world.
Whatever your stance is on the issue or on any other environmental issue, just take a few minutes to read about it before having a say. —Ecology Student
This article appears in Dec 13-19, 2012.
Ok.
We in a world of snap judgements. I could lie threw my teeth and say stephen harper is taking chinese workers hostage and not allowing them to work and over a third of people would immediately believe me and rally to the free the hostages cause. Its a very valid bitch, people need to be a lot more informed on pretty much everything
A company’s website will, by no means, have any information that will reflect on them in a negative fashion. The point of the bitch is a good one, be well-informed but the company’s source may be suspect as well so one must keep an open mind.
The use of traditional hunting is not necessarily sustainable depending the health of the population they hunt. So saying you obtain fur via traditional hunting methods really doesn’t mean anything.
In Asia and Africa species of primates, bats and others are becoming close to extinction because of massive habitat loss (logging and farming) and,at the same time, are providing bush meat for locals through traditional hunting methods as done for generations.
See if you can find out what specific animal population the fur is coming from OP and who it is benefitting.
make an informed decision, please read…
http://furbearerdefenders.com/blog/blog/1-…
It was provided… kill it… make a coat and some mitts. End of story.
coyotes, they use coyote fur.
justme123. exactly. there is no humane trap.
And as long as Canada Goose remains a subsidiary of Acme Corporation, not a damned thing is going to change.
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs36/f/2008/273…
Meep meep!
The day I deem it necessary to wear a jacket that’s almost a grand…
is the day I deem it necessary to eat a bullet.
That’s just ludicrous.
I bought a Moncler for almost two grand.
Warmest jacket I’ve ever owned. top quality down.
Canada goose is nice and warm too, but they are plain with no style, and everyone else has one.
some people just dont understand paying a premium for a quality product hizzZZz.
It’s a jacket designed for extreme arctic conditions. IMO, there is NO practical need for that kind of jacket in our climate here in Halifax. It’s unnecessary overkill and is nothing more than a status symbol now. Again, just my opinion. *shrug* To each their own.
I could have thrown down thousands of dollars on one, or one similar to it, last year but I made it through the entire winter with nothing more than a light weight fleece sweater and a good quality rain jacket and was MORE than comfortable. Looks like this winter will be more of the same. Around the Maritimes, staying dry = staying warm.
any article of clothing that has it’s brand name visible is using you as a walking billboard, and should pay you to wear it.
gad, purses out there…
Well a fucking space suit can handle way more cold than that…
clearly everyone should own one.
Two grand for a jacket… geezus.
I’m not even going to try to talk sense into someone that bat-shit crazy.
silk undershirt
cotton, long sleeved, tight necked turtleneck
light wool , long sleeved sweater
rain jacket
thermal leggings under rain pants
WOOL socks
balaclava tucked into the turtleneck
gloves tucked and sealed in sleeves
no expensive jacket is going to keep you warm if you let air in. tuck in, seal, overlap, waterproof.
that’s all i needed past winters out on the barrens with the dogs. and once i fell in the water. but made it back to the car, with everything completely iced over. haha the icebag cometh.
for that kind of money you could take a trip somewhere, and you wouldn’t need a coat. silk longjohns are the best, good dog
Let me guess, the LUSH store? I stopped going there once I found out they supported the Sea Shepherds. I can get better soap from places that don’t support misanthropic domestic terrorists, thanks.
Avasto , I just bought one of these for a family member who may never really need it here. Unless you like to go & watch your kid’s skate …but can’t do so yourself …. Unless you like to go out in the winter for walks …. & want to be nice & toasty warm ….. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY Because they are going to the in laws for christmas this year …. & that’s Churchhill,Manitoba . & I’ve heard it gets fucking COLD up there .
The only problem I have with it …isn’t the real fur hood , no my problem is they didn’t have any REAL SEAL SKIN mukluks to go with it. Because I’d have bought a pair of those as well.
sorry link
http://www.bing.com/images/searchq=Canada+…
SWITCHING MAJORS?
“Hunting has been on the decline in Canada and many environmentalists actually argue that this is an unfortunate case because people are increasingly removed from nature and because hunting can be a more sustainable, ethical and environmentally contentious way than our our current factory farming practices.” Ecology Student
“An unfortunate case”? Do you mean “an unfortunate occurrence”? An “environmentally contentious way”? Do you mean “an environmentally conscientious way”?
I don’t suppose there’s any chance of demonstrating just how the environmentalists “actually argue” – what exactly does “actually” add to “argue” – that (1) it is a bad thing that people are increasingly removed from nature and that (2) hunting can be a more sustainable, ethical and environmentally conscientious way than our current factory farming practices, is there? In other words, can you give grounds in support of your entire assertion or do you just take it on faith since this is what many environmentalists have “actually argued”? No, I didn’t think so.
Maybe it’s time to switch majors. Try philosophy.
A pleasure as always.
Cheerio!
How much for a jacket? Surely you’ve added digits there. Unless you are doing an expedition to the North Pole or at the very least Labrador, do you not need extreme weather protection. Holy fack!
OP – You’re concerns are the tip of the iceberg as you’ll note in paragraph 8…
http://bit.ly/rLxVJ6
You are correct op. Hunting is not only kinder and more ecologically friendly than factory animal farming, it ensures that ALL POPULATIONS (including human) do not explode.
Predator-prey relationships are CRITICAL to maintaining the health of both predator AND prey. And while i think it’s completely stupid to wear fur in non-arctic conditions, i’ve BEEN up north and if your face isn’t protected by fur, you WILL suffer hugely.
If you’re going to eat meat, you should be able to kill it yourself and not let it stagnate away in an overcrowded farm where animals are often fed TO THEMSELVES to cut down costs and tenderize meat.
Quite frankly i’m on the insect-eating bandwagon. Since our genes are coded for insect eating anyway.
But of course “That’s Gross” – people dont’ even know why they don’t like insects.. Someone just told them they were bad and they sheeped along, then spend their time telling everyone else they don’t know what they’re talking about. Insects taste like nuts and if prepared properly are an INCREDIBLE source of protein and quite delicious, not t mention they breed quickly, do not have nociceptors (so the cruelty issue is less pressing) and contain more nutrients per unit of weight than other types of meat. But i won’t get started on that here. they won’t get it 🙂
Canada Goose’s “Kensington Parka” is an EXACT replica of a coat I had in 2005 by Triple 5 Soul, so the company’s styling is not even original. My coat was also high quality, but cost about $300 less. It was great in the windy, damp, minus 20 degree Halifax winter. And there was no real fur. Now I wear a North Face; not exactly original but great quality and nicely styled. I’m always freezing in winter, So i need something suitable for the North Pole, but I wouldnt be caught dead in a Canada goose.
Very interesting crayons. Could you provide a link to a website on the subject? I’d like to learn more 🙂
So, do your research before supporting a special interest group and not following blindly? Sounds logical to me.
“…our genes are coded for insect eating anyway. ” say what now? Do go on.
Army Navy store.