Parliamentary Briefs & Appearances


LIST OF BRIEFS AND COMMITTEE APPEARANCES

2024

House of Commons Standing Committees

On the Status of Women

Coercive Behaviour


On Justice and Human Rights

Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct)

Subject matter of Bill C-63, An Act to enact the Online Harms Act, to amend the Criminal Code, the Canadian Human Rights Act and An Act respecting the mandatory reporting of Internet child pornography by persons who provide an Internet service and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts

 

On Agriculture and Agrifood

Bill C-355, An Act to prohibit the export by air of horses for slaughter and to make related amendments to certain Acts

 

Senate Standing Committees

On Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Bill S-15, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act

 

On Agriculture and Forestry

Bill C-275, An Act to amend the Health of Animals Act (biosecurity on farms)

 

Ontario Standing Committee on Justice Policy

Study on Intimate Partner Violence


The Violence Link in Practice

An empirical examination of the implications of the Violence Link for family justice professionals

This report details the most salient findings from the data and provides recommendations for improving the family justice system’s attentiveness and responses to the Violence Link. The majority of the participants reported confronting the Violence Link in their practice but were uncertain how to best address it, and the needs of their clients by extension.

Learn more from the report: Download Report

English Summary Version: Download Report
French Summary Version: Download Report

Did you know that more than 60% of Canadian households have cats and dogs, with over 70% considering them family members?

Yet, tenants with pets face systematic discrimination and struggle to find suitable rental housing. This discrimination not only impacts individuals and families but also contributes to significant mental health challenges and housing insecurity.

Here are the key facts about the issue at hand:

  • Vulnerable Populations: Young people, seniors, and individuals with disabilities are disproportionately affected by these restrictions
  • Housing Insecurity: Pet restrictions in rental housing contribute significantly to housing insecurity and homelessness.
  • Surrendering Pets: One of the top three reasons for surrendering pets to animal shelters is the loss of suitable housing.
  • Mental Health: Pets are known to reduce stress, depression, and loneliness.


COMING SOON: PET INCUSIVE HOUSING REPORT

Pet Inclusive Housing Win!

We continue to work towards pet inclusive housing across Canada. Pet ownership has been acknowledged as a form of discriminatory practice under the addressing inequity and discrimination section of the Blueprint for Renters' Bill of Rights which was published in September 2024. The acknowledgement was a significant first step in having pets including in housing conversations. 


To learn more visit: https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/housing-logement/bill-rights-charte-droits/renters-locataires-eng.html

Humane Canada is working to change this!

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