Through examination of issues such as anti-cruelty legislation, animal rights movements, pet bans, and the recent popularization of animal therapy, this course provides students with a critical understanding of the history and current state of animal law in Canada. Students will define and use foundational concepts in this area of law and use reflexive socio-legal reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of current principles of animal law. Assessments activities such as written essays, case briefs, and research presentations will help students broaden their knowledge of law and to recognize the limitations of law to address issues in animal-human relationships.

Offered on campus