ONLINE MEETING: Fur Farming in Canada: A Legal and Regulatory Overview
This meeting is being hosted by the Animal Law Section.
| Speakers: |
Aaron Hofman, Director of Advocacy and Policy, Fur Bearers |
| Time: |
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (PT) |
| CPD Hours: |
1.00 hour |
Synopsis
Aaron Hofman provides an overview of fur farming in Canada, highlighting the animal welfare, environmental, and public health concerns of the practice. Aaron focuses on the scale of the Canadian fur farm sector and the regulatory framework. As there are prohibitions on fur farming in numerous countries, Aaron discusses Canada in the broader international context, exploring ways for Canada to join the international community and move this practice into the past.
About the Speaker
Aaron Hofman is passionate about animal protection and works to advance the interests of animals through education, research, advocacy, and policy reform. His work on fur farming with The Fur-Bearers has included legal advocacy, campaigning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and researching the scale of the Canadian fur farm sector. He holds a master’s degree in International Studies from Simon Fraser University and a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Calgary, where he studied animal ethics and applied ethics.
Territorial Acknowledgement
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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