Author Archives: SALDF McGill

Monday, February 13th 2012 5:30-7:00 pm McGill Faculty of Law, Room 316 3644 Peel Street, Montreal The McGill Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) presents a talk by Rebeka Breder, a Vancouver lawyer who has successfully integrated animal law into … Continue reading →

Great news! In May 2011, the Superior Court cancelled the destruction order of Tyson, a dog owned by a Montreal resident. SALDF McGill students were fortunate to have worked on this case by conducting legal research for the defence. Please … Continue reading →

In response to a number of highly publicized attacks on people by “pit bull”-type dogs, several provincial and municipal legislatures have enacted Breed Specific Legislation. This legislation ranges from restrictions and conditions on the ownership of certain breeds to outright … Continue reading →

Here’s what we have planned for this semester: – Petition to reinstate an animal law course at McGill. – Informal Q&A session with Peter Sankoff, animal law and criminal law professor. After teaching for several years at the Faculty of … Continue reading →

Last year, two SALDF McGill members participated in the Global Television documentary “Revealed: No Country for Animals” which explored the state of animal welfare in Canada. The following article, which discusses our faculty’s involvement in the film, was reproduced from … Continue reading →

On Monday, November 8th, the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund at McGill and Environmental Law McGill will be hosting a panel discussion on the environmental and animal welfare impacts of intensive farming.  The panelists will explore the current legal framework … Continue reading →

We will be using this blog to keep you up to date on our events/activities and, more generally, to share information on animal law. We have a number of events and activities planned for the 2010-2011 academic year, including: Halloween … Continue reading →