W5 investigates how turkeys get to your plate. Undercover footage from the animal rights group Mercy for Animals reveals the what goes on in the slaughterhouse. It may look cruel -- but as W5 discovered under Canada's laws -- it is entirely legal.

Watch the episode in our video player above, available after 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Supporting documents

Sofina Foods Inc. statement after reviewing the hidden camera video

Canadian Food Inspection Agency response to request for data on issues of non-compliance at Sofina Foods Inc.'s turkey processing facility in Abbotsford, B.C.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency list of 18 federally-registered turkey slaughter establishments, including 3 that use controlled atmosphere stunning/slaughter

Canadian Food Inspection Agency response to interview request sent to CFIA President regarding turkey slaughter in Canada