Guides: Animal Law: Public policy

Public policy

Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c C-46, s 444-447 The sections of the Criminal Code outlining criminal offences relating to animals and cruelty to animals.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, RSBC 1996, c 372 Provincial legislation addressing cruelty to animals in British Columbia
Animal Protection Act, RSA 2000, c A-41 A provincial statute legislating the protection of animals in Alberta.
The Animal Protection Act, 1999, SS 1999, c A-21.1 A provincial statute legislating the protection of animals in Saskatchewan.
The Animal Care Act, CCSM c A84 A provincial statute legislating the rules around caring for animals in Manitoba.
Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, SO 2019, c 13 Provincial legislation governing the protection, health, and welfare of animals in Ontario.
Animal Health Protection Act, CQLR c P-42 Provincial legislation governing animal health and welfare in Quebec.
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, SNB 2014, c 132 A provincial statute incorporating the New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Animal Protection Act, SNS 2008, c 33 A provincial statute legislating animal protection and welfare in Nova Scotia.
"Wildlife Act, RSNS 1989, c 504 A provincial statute legislating the guidelines around the protection, preservation, and harvesting of wildlife in Nova Scotia.
Animal Health Act, RSPEI 1988, c A-11.1 A provincial statute legislating animal health in Prince Edward Island. See also Animal Welfare Act, RSPEI 1988, c A-11.2.
Animal Health and Protection Act, SNL 2010, c A-9.1 A provincial statute regarding animal health and welfare in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Animal Protection Act, RSY 2002, c 6 A statute legislating animal protection and welfare in the Yukon.
Dog Act, RSNWT 1988, c D-7 A statute legislating animal protection and welfare, specifically for dogs and wolf-dogs, in the Northwest Territories.
Dog Act, RSNWT (Nu) 1988, c D-7 A statute legislating animal protection and welfare, specifically for dogs and wolf dogs, in Nunavut.