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V. Victoria Shroff, K.C.

Animal Law Lawyer at Shroff & Associates & Animal Law Prof. Educatoritish Columbia, Shroff & Associates | Adj. Law Professor (erst.), University of British Columbia and Capilano University, Animal Law Instructor

Animal law, Dog Law, Cat Law, Wild Animals, Service animals, Animals in the workplace, Pet liability, Marital dissolution and Pet custody, Pets as property, Animal protection, Guide dogs, Lab animals, Animals in science, Animals for food, Animals in experiments, Pets in Strata and Condominiums, Pets in Housing, Pets in Rentals, Animal dentistry, Animal ethics, Horses, Bears, "dangerous" Dogs, Pigs, Wolves, Farm Animals, Animals in Transportation, Comfort Animals, Veterinary Issues and the law, Puppy Mills, Kitten Mills, Rabbits, Hunting, International Animal Law, Animal Law & Human Rights - Website: www.shroffanimallaw.com

Katie Oppen

Activitst | Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada/New Democrat Party

Labour, child care, women's rights, women's issues, agriculture, women in agriculture, women in science, electoral reform, tax reform, income inequality

Sheryl Staub-French

Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering | The University of British Columbia

Associate Professor and Goldcorp Professor for Women in Engineering at the University of British Columbia

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Martha Jackman

Professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section | University of Ottawa

Martha Jackman specializes in constitutional law, with a particular focus on issues relating to women and other marginalized groups

Mercy Oluwafemi

Youth Program Manager | The Winnipeg Foundation

youth engagement, social change, leadership, philanthropy, youth, professional development