Camille and Peter explain groundbreaking criminal charges laid against a Montreal-area zoo, and the zoo industry ‘clearing’ itself of animal cruelty in another case out of the Cherry Brook Zoo in Moncton. There’s a new pet custody case out of Maine, and the Australian Capital Territory is bringing in strong …continue
May 10, 2019 Peter & Camille are in person for this episode in Yellowknife, NWT, where they spoke about podcasting at a legal education event hosted by the Canadian Bar Association. As always, there’s lots of news to discuss, including a new lawsuit to hold Walmart and other retailers …continue
This episode’s main topic is a big one: dog breeding. If you’ve ever wondered why Canada still has a puppy mill problem, you’ll learn why the near-complete lack of licensing and oversight of dog breeders play a huge role. The hosts explain why dog breeding is inherently problematic, particularly when …continue
Camille sits down for a special interview with professor Angela Fernandez of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Angela’s new book examines the 1805 New York fox hunting case Pierson v. Post, long taught in law school to introduce law students to the property law concept of first possession by …continue
Peter Sankoff sits down with Chris Green, executive director of the Animal Law & Policy Program at Harvard University. Established in 2015, the program gives students and scholars the skills they need to analyze and improve the treatment of animals in the legal system. Chris fills us in on the …continue
October 12, 2018 Camille and Peter are together in person in Ottawa for this episode, so it’s fitting that federal animal protection legislation is the emphasis of Episode 19! It’s the two-year anniversary of the Liberal government killing an important animal cruelty bill, and you’ll find out what, if …continue
This episode of Paw & Order features a special guest interview with University of Alberta law professor Cameron Jeffries. He breaks down the recent Federal Court of Appeal decision rejecting the Trans Mountain pipeline, and explains why the ruling is good news for orca whales who are at risk from …continue
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 …continue
