Bill C-275, which was drafted protect farms from intruders who might spread animal diseases was amended in the Senate yesterday to include anyone who doesn’t respect biosecurity protocol.
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Biosecurity bill C-275 amended in Senate
Ontario court strikes down portions of ‘ag-gag’ anti-trespass law
Decision a "decisive victory," animal rights proponents say
Some sections of Ontario’s so-called ag gag law have been struck down by the province’s Superior Court. The court ruled April 2 that certain provisions within the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act 2020 violate the right of freedom of expression under the Charter of Rights, declaring them to have no force or effect.
Animal advocates argue Bill 156 constitutional challenge in court
The constitutional challenge against Bill 156 by animal rights advocates had its first day in court Monday Oct. 30. “We say the appropriate remedy for these constitutional violations is for the provisions of the Act that we are challenging and the regulation to be declared of no force or effect under Section 52 of the […] Read more
Court battle begins over Ontario law banning hidden-camera farm investigations
Legal challenge to law begins Monday, October 30
The lawsuit brought against the province of Ontario over its so-called ‘ag-gag’ law by activist organization Animal Justice goes to trial on Monday Oct. 30. The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 was developed to deter activist disruptions of farm and food processors, and closed the gap in previous laws to protect […] Read more
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