Advocacy

The Nova Scotia SPCA Advocacy Committee was formed in January 2009. The committee's functions include:

• Researching animal abuse and cruelty issues in the province to inform position statements.
• Working closely with the Policy Committee on position statements.
• Paying attention to news and bulletins for upcoming events involving animals in the province.
• Drafting letters to the editor and to other organizations.
• Working closely with the Public Relations Committee on public statements.
• Working closely with the Education Committee on educating the public about systemic animal abuse.
• Coordinating with other local advocacy organizations.