The Rise and Fall of Canadian Ag Gag Laws
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This event is part of the course HPS403H1 – Vegetarianism and Veganism: Science, Technology, Human Health, Animal Welfare, and the Environment, taught by Professor Mark Solovey. This semester, the class will welcome interested members of the University of Toronto community to attend special presentations.
The Rise and Fall of Canadian Ag Gag Laws
Camille Labchuk (Executive Director of Animal Justice)
In-Person Event
Abstract
This talk examines the rise and fall of so-called “ag gag” laws in Canada—measures designed to shield farms and slaughterhouses from scrutiny by outlawing undercover investigations that have been successful in exposing widespread animal cruelty, and threatening whistleblowers and animal advocates with fines and jail time. The talk will trace legislative attempts to cover up cruelty, and successful efforts by Canada's animal protection movement to block the passage of dangerous proposals, and strike them down in court. Ultimately, public demand for transparency in the food system is incompatible with attempts at secrecy.
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November 06, 4:10pm-5:15pm | Victoria College (91 St. Charles Street) Room VC206
Event Organized by Professor Mark Solovey