Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- International Trade
- International Development
- Environment
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Fisheries
- International Relations
Subject Matter Details
Politique ou Programme
- World Animal Protection would like to see:
restrictions on the consumption, farming and trade of wildlife to reduce animal cruelty and prevent a future pandemic; national animal welfare legislation recognizing animals as sentient beings and a central authority responsible for developing animal welfare policies and tracking progress; improvements to regulations impacting farm animals; the Government of Canada work with the provinces and territories to harmonize animal protection laws and address the regulatory gaps.
Our policy concerns and recommendations are laid out in the Animal Protection Index (API) which we established in 2014 and updated in 2020. The API is a ranked index of existing animal welfare policy and legislation in 50 countries, including Canada. Laws and policies were assessed against specific indicators based on international animal welfare standards and best practice. One can view and compare Canada’s ranking with other countries at: https://api.worldanimalprotection.org/country/canada.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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House of Commons
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
World Animal Protection is the operating name of World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) Canada, an international animal welfare organization and a Canadian registered charity. For more than 50 years, World Animal Protection has been preventing animal cruelty and inspiring people to change animals’ lives for the better. We work with local partners, governments and businesses to find practical solutions for people and animals alike. By collaborating with the United Nations and other international bodies, we put animal welfare on the global agenda because it is a fundamental part of a sustainable future.
As members of the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), we work on the development of new codes of practice and advance farm animal welfare more generally through various processes and stakeholder engagement.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Colin Saravanamuttoo,
Executive Director, Canada
Organization's membership or classes of membership
World Animal Protection Canada has more than 300,000 supporters (this includes donors and people who have not donated but participate in our campaigns) in Canada and six voting members on its Board of Directors. The Canadian organization is a member of World Animal Protection International and one of 14 country offices around the world. World Animal Protection has consultative status with the United Nations and the Council of Europe. We are also an associate member of the Commonwealth Veterinary Association.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
960 - 90 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, ON M4P 2Y3
Canada
Telephone number:
416-369-0044
Ext.
110
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Michèle Hamers,
Campaign Manager |
No public offices held
- Lynn Kavanagh,
Campaign Manager, Oceans and Wildlife |
No public offices held
- Melissa Matlow,
Campaign Director |
No public offices held