​​ 1. When and where does the Conference take place? 

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The Animal Law and Advocacy Conference will take place from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2026 in downtown Toronto at the Toronto Metropolitan University in the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre at 245 Church St.

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2. Who attends the Conference? 

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Guests typically include prominent lawyers, scholars, non-profit leaders, politicians, partners at leading law firms, law students, scientists, veterinary professionals, animal advocates, and members of the general public who are passionate about advancing animal law and protection. 

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The Conference will feature presentations on animal law, policy, and advocacy, including sessions on animal welfare, legal reform, and evolving strategies to advance animal protection.

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3. Are there nearby hotel recommendations? 

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Yes! Please visit our Travel and Accommodations page.

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4. Will there be plant-based food options available? ​

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Yes! All food served at the conference will be plant-based and vegan, containing no meat, fish, dairy, eggs, or other animal products.

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5. Can I sponsor the Conference? 

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Yes! For information about sponsorship opportunities, please email sjanson@animaljustice.ca.​

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​5. Will the Conference be streamed online? 

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​All events will take place exclusively in person and will not be streamed online.​​​

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6. Can you suggest any veg-friendly restaurants in Toronto? 

Yes! You can find a list of restaurants, stores, and other businesses on Happy Cow. We also suggest checking out Foodism's list of vegan-friendly restaurants.

Animal Justice's Executive Director Camille Labchuk also tracks her favourite plant-based eats in the city. You can find her Google Map here.

Reservations are encouraged in advance, as Toronto restaurants can be quite busy on weekends.

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7. Do you need volunteer support at the Conference? ​

 

Yes! We'll have a registration table and an information table at the conference that will be volunteer run.  For information about volunteer opportunities, please email Events Manager Sarah Janson at sjanson@animaljustice.ca.​