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 […]
Keep Reading#44: Animal Law in Austria, with Martina Pluda
In Episode 44 of Paw & Order, Peter interviews Martina Pluda, animal law scholar and head of Four Paws International Austria. Martina recently spoke at the Canadian Animal Law Conference about some of the incredible legal progress for animals that she has made in Austria and Europe, and her interview is a must-listen. (But be warned, Canadian listeners will be envious of how much easier it is to pass new laws in Austria than it is here at home!)
Keep ReadingJob Opportunity: Staff Lawyer at Animal Justice
Animal Justice is a national animal law advocacy organization, leading the legal fight for animals in Canada. Our lawyers work to pass strong new animal protection legislation at all levels […]
Keep ReadingAuthorities Investigate Footage of Pigs Crammed in Sweltering Manitoba Transport Truck
BRANDON, MB—The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating potential animal protection law violations after viewing footage showing pigs crammed into a transport truck, pushed together and climbing on top of […]
Keep Reading#13: Discrimination Against Vegans, with Guest Host Samantha Kompa
Camille is joined by guest host Samantha Kompa, an Ontario human rights lawyer, to discuss protecting ethical vegans against discrimination in the workplace, hospitals, schools, prisons, and more.
Keep ReadingEpisode 13: Discrimination Against Vegans, with Guest Host Samantha Kompa
July 6, 2018 Camille is joined by guest host Samantha Kompa, an Ontario human rights lawyer, to discuss protecting ethical vegans against discrimination in the workplace, hospitals, schools, prisons, […]
Keep ReadingAuthorities Refuse to Crack Down on Misleading Milk Ads
In November 2016, Animal Justice filed a legal complaint with authorities over a misleading ad campaign that suggested that consuming of dairy is essential for human health. The ads, sponsored […]
Keep ReadingSupreme Court of B.C. Grants Animal Justice & Zoocheck Leave to Intervene in Vancouver Aquarium Lawsuit
VANCOUVER – The Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted Animal Justice and Zoocheck leave to intervene in the Vancouver Aquarium’s lawsuit against the Vancouver Park Board. The two organizations argued in court […]
Keep ReadingMy Trip to the Ice: Visiting Baby Harp Seals with Sea Shepherd
By Camille Labchuk, Executive Director The commercial seal slaughter has long been a bloody stain on Canada’s reputation. Every spring, the Canadian government lets sealers club, shoot, and skin baby seals […]
Keep ReadingWin Tickets to Unlocking the Cage at Hot Docs
Animal Justice is thrilled to announce an exclusive contest for tickets to the first Canadian screenings of the film Unlocking the Cage at the Hot Docs festival in early May in Toronto. The film […]
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