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Animal Law Express 2026

April 1 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

No fooling. Animal law returns to CLEBC on April 1 with timely and practical updates across the field of animal law, including criminal, tort, family, human rights, and much more!

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Who should attend: Lawyers interested in animal law, lawyers interested in developing a new practice, litigators, lawyers who practice family law, human rights law or criminal law

Learning level: All levels

Back by popular demand, CLEBC’s third biennial Animal Law course is one you will not want to miss. This exciting, fast-paced, highly regarded half-day course brings together renowned experts in the animal law world, sharing timely updates and fresh insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of animal law—far beyond the usual dog-bite cases.

In this course, you will:

  • get up-to-date case law developments under the Criminal Code relating to crimes against animals
  • learn about regulatory offences, animal cruelty, and recent decisions shaping this area
  • get the scoop on tort and other liability issues involving dogs deemed dangerous or aggressive
  • receive the latest guidance on “pet custody” and pet ownership disputes
  • explore key animal-related issues in housing, strata, and human rights law
  • gain forward-looking insights on the future of animal law

Do not miss out on this popular course. Secure your spot now, or it may just come back to bite you!

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3.25 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

Course Chair
V. Victoria Shroff, KC — Shroff Animal Law (Shroff & Associates) and Adjunct Professor of Animal Law, Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, Vancouver