Criminal Code of Canada
Pertinent sections in the Criminal Code of Canada that are directly related to animal cruelty
Animals and the Law – Humane Canada
Animal Protection laws in each province and territory
Canada’s laws on Animal Protection
This site compiles key information about animal protection, including about reporting suspected cruelty, investigations, legal resources, and supports for improving human and animal wellbeing in Canada.
Animal Justice
Animal Justice Canada Legislative Fund (“Animal Justice”) is a Federally incorporated not-for-profit dedicated to advocating for the humane treatment of animals. Animal Justice is working to enshrine meaningful animal rights into Canadian law, including the right of animals to have their interests represented in court, and the guarantee of rights and freedoms that make life worth living
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act – BC
British Columbia Laws
Residential Tenancies Information Sheet: Pets in BC
An overview of information about pets, such as pet clauses in a tenancy agreement, changing a tenancy agreement, pet damage deposits, and problems with pets.
Laws & Enforcement in your Community
Help topics from the BC SPCA website
The Violence Link
Resources to help you learn more about the link between domestic violence and
animal abuse