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Edgewood Residents Sue CFIA Over Ostrich Farm Trespass

2/28/2026

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Three residents of Edgewood, B.C., filed a lawsuit against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for trespass during a warrant tied to an ostrich farm's avian flu outbreak.
They claim their land was misrepresented as part of the ostrich farm and that harassment occurred.
They seek a permanent injunction, damages, and remediation.
The CFIA acknowledged the claim and will respond in court.

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Story summary

Three residents of Edgewood, B.C., filed a lawsuit against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for trespass during a warrant tied to an ostrich farm's avian flu outbreak.
They claim their land was misrepresented as part of the ostrich farm and that harassment occurred.
They seek a permanent injunction, damages, and remediation.
The CFIA acknowledged the claim and will respond in court.