Overview of Canadian animal law

Rebeka Breder

Chapter 73 in Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Animal Law, 2025, pp 276-279 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: It is often assumed that Canada is one of the most animal-friendly countries in the world. In reality, Canada lags behind the majority of developed countries in terms of meaningful laws that protect animals. The following provides a brief overview of Canada's patchwork framework of federal, provincial, and municipal laws, which primarily treat animals as property and limit their protection. However, recent developments indicate a shift towards recognizing animals as sentient beings, highlighted by legislative changes such as the prohibition of whale captivity and the banning of cosmetic testing on animals. Despite these advancements, significant gaps remain in the protection of farmed animals and the enforcement of existing laws, underscoring the need for a more cohesive and humane approach to animal welfare in Canada.

Keywords: Animal Cruelty; Best interests; Wildlife; Farmed animals; Federal; Provincial (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781803923666
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