Camille and Peter break down recent news affecting animals. You'll learn about a new court case striking down restrictions on charities engaging in political activities, and why it could re-shape the landscape for animal protection organizations in Canada. Camille talks about her Global TV interview about the cruise line that gunned down a polar bear in Norway, and why so-called ecotourism isn't always a good thing. There's a new poll in Quebec by the Montreal SPCA showing that 72% of voters want parties to have animal welfare policies for the upcoming provincial election, and the hosts also discuss a grieving mother orca whale who has been carrying her deceased calf through the ocean for over a week.

This week is the 40-year anniversary of the Quebec Court of Appeal's decision in the Menard case. This case is arguably one of the most important animal law cases ever decided in Canada, and has a bigger impact on animals that any other case in the country, defining what it means for suffering to be unnecessary.

June 20, 2018   Peter is joined by special guest host Sophie Gaillard, the director of advocacy with the Montreal SPCA, to discuss what legally constitutes as “unnecessary” suffering that […]

This week is the 40-year anniversary of the Quebec Court of Appeal's decision in the Menard case. This case is arguably one of the most important animal law cases ever decided in Canada, and has a bigger impact on animals that any other case in the country, defining what it means for suffering to be unnecessary.

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.

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, […]

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.

Hosts Peter Sankoff and Camille Labchuk bring you a very special episode, live from the Animal Justice 10-year anniversary gala! The gala brought together many of Canada's top animal rights lawyers, academics, and advocates, so Peter took the opportunity to interview them.

June 22, 2018   Hosts Peter Sankoff and Camille Labchuk bring you a very special episode, live from the Animal Justice 10-year anniversary gala! The gala brought together many of […]

Hosts Peter Sankoff and Camille Labchuk bring you a very special episode, live from the Animal Justice 10-year anniversary gala! The gala brought together many of Canada's top animal rights lawyers, academics, and advocates, so Peter took the opportunity to interview them.