Justice Markus Koehnen struck down parts of Bill 156, which made it illegal to get a job on a farm under false pretences to expose conditions inside. Animal Justice argued the law infringed upon its Charter right to freedom of expression.
Province argues Koehnen erred by concluding the law limited Charter-protected expression by activists, journalists, and whistleblowers, stating nothing in the legislation limits publication of footage from undercover operations.
Ontario's appeal argues that the law aimed to protect farmers, animals, strengthen biosecurity, and prevent economic harm. It responded to agricultural demands and resolutions to control trespassing.
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