4 Reasons to Never Buy a Bunny as an Easter Gift

Tragically, many of the rabbits are abandoned in the weeks after Easter.

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12 Women Animal Lawyers Who Are Changing the Game in 2023

The field of animal law has grown exponentially in Canada over the past decade. Animal law has grown from a small and largely unknown area of practice into a respected area of the […]

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Animal Justice’s 2022 Canadian Animal Law Conference is Back in Person

Save the date! The fourth annual Canadian Animal Law Conference will take place from September 16-18, 2022, at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. The Conference kicks off with […]

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Speak Up! PEI Survey Asks for Public Input on Animal Protection Laws

Calling all Prince Edward Islanders—and other compassionate Canadians, too! Here’s your chance to encourage stronger animal protection laws in PEI. PEI is currently seeking public input on the state of […]

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#71: Adventures of a Farm Animal Protection Lawyer With Peter Brandt

January 22, 2021 It’s the three-year anniversary of the Paw & Order podcast! Thanks so much to our listeners for tuning in and for supporting the show. You’re the reason […]

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#68: Jane Goodall Act Will Outlaw Captivity of Great Apes & Elephants

In Episode 68 of the Paw & Order podcast, co-hosts Camille Labchuk and Peter Sankoff discuss an exciting new Senate bill called the Jane Goodall Act, that would outlaw the captivity of great apes and elephants, shut down the ivory trade, and give some animals legal representation in court. This groundbreaking legislation was recently introduced by the legendary Senator Murray Sinclair, who has proven to be both a hero for humans and animals alike.

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Take Action: Speak Out to Help Captive Whales & Dolphins

Last year, Canada passed a groundbreaking ban on whale and dolphin captivity, recognizing that keeping these majestic animals in concrete tanks is inherently cruel. Canadians overwhelmingly supported the new legislation. […]

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Say NO to Ag Gag laws in Manitoba

Please note that the consultation period is now closed. The Manitoba government is consulting the public on potential “ag gag” (agricultural gag) laws in Manitoba, and now is the time […]

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2nd Annual Canadian Animal Law Conference Takes Different but Impactful Format: A Review by Journalist Jessica Scott-Reid

Guest blog post by journalist Jessica Scott-Reid, co-host of the Paw & Order podcast Not surprisingly, the second annual Canadian Animal Law Conference, held this past weekend, looked quite different […]

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Job Posting: Staff Lawyer (One Year Contract)

Please note: job posting is now closed. About Animal Justice: Animal Justice is Canada’s leading charity devoted to using the law to protect animals. Our lawyers work to pass strong new […]

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