The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law is launching an animal law program, which the university says is the first full program of its kind. Led by U of T Law Professor Angela Fernandez, the program will offer courses, fellowships, research opportunities, and advocacy outreach focused on animal law and policy. The program aims to support students pursuing diverse legal careers while raising awareness about animals’ legal status, personhood, and welfare. Stakeholders from the legal and animal advocacy communities have praised the initiative as a step toward broader recognition of animals’ rights under Canadian law. “It does […] feel like a long time coming,” said Fernandez.
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