What really happened during the Edgewood, B.C. ostrich cull, the shocking animal story that made international headlines? What legal power does the government have to seize and destroy animals in this province? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir sits down with Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) to break down the laws, thresholds, and rights at the centre of this high-profile case.
“All you can do is apply for judicial review, which in the ostrich case, the ostrich farmer did.And if the order to cull or stamp out the herd is not reasonable, then that can be stopped. So there are mechanisms in place, but you have very limited options because it’s a public safety issue at the end of the day.”
“If an animal is determined to be a safety risk, it’s not just disease that can allow the government to kill it. The government has a lot of power to take care of your
animals for you if you’re not willing to do it yourself. It’s very unfortunate, but it’s true.”
