In case you are considering defecting to Canada in hopes of finding a kinder, gentler land, see this story, "The egg industry faces an ultimatum -- Either you unlock the battery cages that cruelly confine the hens or the Canadian consumer will do it for you."

On a more positive note about a friend from the North, see this very interesting anti-factory farming video from Barenaked Ladies' Steven Page (he's the guy who writes/sings their good, non-novelty songs like "The Old Apartment," "Call and Answer," and "What a Good Boy," but that's irrelevant). I'd sure like to know more about the origins of this neat video.