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Melissa Matlow has a BSc in Ecology and a Masters in Environmental Studies and has been a regular media commentator on animal welfare and environmental issues for more than 20 years, starting out as a regular guest on CP24’s former shows: Animal House Calls with Ann Rohmer and Hunter’s Gatherings with Bob Hunter. She has visited zoos, dolphinaria, farms and slaughterhouses to assess and document animal welfare concerns and has expertise, conducted research and developed policy recommendations on zoo standards, the commercial wildlife trade, responsible tourism, farmed animal welfare standards, farmed animal transport regulations, humane and sustainable food policy and how Canada’s animal protection laws compare to other juisdictions. Melissa was honoured to be featured alongside Dr. Jane Goodall and other experts in responsible tourism, in the award-winning documentary The Last Tourist, She's been a guest on TVO's The Agenda discussing the need to regulate zoos and has been interviewed by all major Canadian media outlets on a variety of animal welfare issues.
Michèle has a BSc in Animal Husbandry from HAS University of Applied Science in the Netherlands and an MSc in Animal Biology and Welfare from the University of Essex, UK. She is specialized in captive wildlife welfare and behaviour and the trade in these animals, specifically related to wild animals kept in zoological facilities and as pets. Professional recognitions include the designation of European Professional Biologist (EurProBiol), being a Registered Scientist (RSci) with the Royal Society of Biology and a Master Herpetologist.
Michèle has written and contributed to numerous reports and papers on Canada’s role in the commercial captive wildlife trade. Including on regulatory solutions for the trade, use and keeping of wild animals as pets (“exotic pets”) and on risks related to the import of wild animals into Canada. She has also made frequent media appearances to talk about the problems with Canada’s roadside zoos.
Lynn holds a B.A. in Philosophy and an MSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from the University of Guelph. She oversees World Animal Protection’s farming and food systems campaign, working to change government and corporate policies to improve animal welfare, and raise public awareness about the plight of farm animals in Canada. In her work advocating for a more humane and sustainable food system, Lynn promotes and advocates for increased plant-based production and consumption for animals, human health and the environment.
Lynn has written and contributed to numerous reports and articles on farm animal welfare and related issues, including highlighting the lack of regulatory and legal protections for farm animals in Canada, the poor treatment of end-of-life dairy cows, and the welfare of farmed fish. She has also conducted several media interviews on various farm animal welfare issues.
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Our comprehensive reports library serves as a repository of knowledge, driving informed action and policy changes for the betterment of animal welfare worldwide.