ONLINE MEETING | Do Dogs Have Charter Rights?
This meeting is being hosted by the Animal Law Section.
| Speakers: |
Rebeka Breder, Animal Law Lawyer, Breder Law Corporation |
| Time: |
Friday, November 21, 2025, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (PT) |
| Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $70 (+ GST)
Don't have a CBA account? Create a non-member account to register! |
| CPD Hours: |
1.00 hour |
Do dogs have Charter rights in Canada? In this session, Rebeka Breder provides an overview of her recent case involving a dog on death row. Rebeka brought the first successful Charter of Rights application in Canada on behalf of a dog owner, whose dog, Enzo, was seized by animal control for allegedly biting and injuring a contractor who had entered onto their property. She discusses the twists and turns of these proceedings while Enzo had been detained at the local pound since April 10, 2024. Does this mean that Enzo is now saved from death row?
LAND 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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