Legal Activism: Navigating Ontario's Ag-Gag Laws

Behind the Labels:
Fighting Greenwashing and Humanewashing
Event Description: This session exposes how corporations use false certifications, misleading imagery, and deceptive claims to sell the illusion of eco-friendly and cruelty-free products. It presents findings from AEL Advocacy's report Behind the Labels and breaks down the Consumer Action Toolkit, offering step-by-step guidance on filing complaints to the Competition Bureau and Ad Standards. Attendees will leave with the tools and knowledge to recognize and fight back against humanewashing and greenwashing.​
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Presented by:
Kira Berkeley, Co-Director and Counsel
Krystal-Anne Roussel, Co-Director and Counsel
Adam Clasky, Student-at-Law
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Date/Time: Animal Justice Academy Lunchtime Live
September 18, 2025
12:00 pm EST ​
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