Crimes of cruelty and neglect against animals raise unique investigative, evidentiary, and policy issues. To respond to these challenges, many jurisdictions have created special animal protection units to oversee the investigation and prosecution of crimes against animals, often resulting in more cases being prosecuted, more convictions, and stronger sentences.

Learn about the challenges of prosecuting animal abusers, how other jurisdictions are addressing these challenges, and the benefits of establishing specialized animal cruelty prosecutors in Ontario and Canada.

SPEAKERS

Alexandra Janse, Administrative Crown Counsel, British Columbia
Ari Goldkind, Political Commentator & Criminal Defence Lawyer
Crystal Tomusiak, Criminal Defence Lawyer

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Camille Labchuk, McMillan LLP
Grace Hession David, Ministry of the Attorney General