****This session has been cancelled****

MANITOBA BAR ASSOCIATION
ANIMAL LAW SECTION
NOTICE OF ZOOM MEETING

TITLE: Improving Manitoba Laws in Relation to Animals: Priorities for the Winnipeg Humane Society
DATE: Thursday, December 7, 2023
TIME: 12:00 Noon -1:30pm
LOCATION: Zoom Video Conference 
SPEAKER: Krista Boryskavich, Counsel, Winnipeg Humane Society

For the first time since its creation in 1894, the Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS) has its own in-house counsel. Please join WHS counsel, Krista Boryskavich, as she discusses relevant animal law issues and the WHS's law reform priorities. This session will touch on strengthening The Animal Care Act in relation to backyard breeding and pet-friendly housing initiatives in relation to The Residential Tenancies Act, among other matters.

Please RSVP (PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) to the Manitoba Bar Association online (link above).
 
At approximately 9:30am on Thursday, December 7, 2023 an email will be sent from the MBA with the link to join the Zoom video conference meeting

Attendance at this MBA Section meeting can be applied towards your Law Society of Manitoba’s Continuing Professional Development requirement for a maximum of 1.5 hours.

Elizabeth McCandless
Co-Chair, MBA Animal Law Section
University of Manitoba - Faculty of Law
Ph: 204-474-7939
elizabeth.mccandless@umanitoba.ca

Monique St. Germain
Co-Chair, MBA Animal Law Section
Canadian Centre for Child Protection 
Ph: 204-560-2113 Ext. 742
monique@protectchildren.ca