Return of conference saw a variety of intriguing speakers and panelists
This year, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law once again hosted the annual Canadian Animal Law Conference (CALC). The conference was held from September 29 to October 1. The Scholars’ Track, a set of keynote presentations from prominent scholars across North America, took place on September 29. The other two days contained regular panels.
The content of the panels covered a wide variety of topics, ranging from teaching animal law to practicing animal law, and included some of the more niche aspects of the field. Speakers came from across Canada, the United States, and further to speak about the importance and value of animal law. Among these presenters was U of T Law professor Angela Fernandez, who presented in a panel titled “Building a More Compassionate and Sustainable Food System.”
Just like last year, the vegan food served at this conference was absolutely something to write home about—all of the food options were healthy, delicious, and 100% animal-friendly. My personal favourite was the yogurt parfait station, which featured coconut yogurt, fresh berries, and a gluten-free granola.
Students volunteers staffed the information desk, which also sold Animal Justice merchandise and books written by animal law scholars. One such book was Defending Animals: Finding Hope on the Front Lines of Animal Protection, written by Dr. Kendra Coulter, a professor at the University of Western Ontario who spoke at the conference.
The conference is hosted each year in partnership with Animal Justice and the University of Toronto. This year, the platinum sponsor was the Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law & Policy.
The U of T Animal Justice Club will be hosting events and meetings throughout the school year. Contact us at [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.
