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Are these courses and resources free?
Most of them are. You will see the cost for a specific course when you click to enroll. If there is a cost, there will be special pricing for Humane Canada members and associates.
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Who can access these courses and resources?
Most of them are designed for professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare, sheltering and advocacy sectors. We also have resources for professionals across intersecting sectors, including prosecutors, emergency responders, social workers, veterinarians, fundraisers, lawyers, humane educators, and others.
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How do I sign up for one of these courses?
You have to create a free account using your email and set up a password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How long do I have access to these courses?
Most times you will receive lifetime access to a course, which means you can access the materials within a course (e.g., videos, templates, audio files, etc.) for a lifetime as long as you maintain access to our online learning and resource centre.
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Do I always have to sign in with my email?
Yes. For security purposes, you must log in to our online learning and resource centre using your email and password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How can I contribute a resource or course to this online learning and resource centre?
Great question! Thank you for your interest in providing resources to broaden access for Canadians. Please get in touch with our team at [email protected]
Products
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The Violence Link in Practice - Final Report
Digital download •This report details the most salient findings from the data and provides recommendations for improving the family justice system’s attentiveness and responses to the Violence Link. The majority of the participants reported confronting the Violence Li
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Pets & the Housing Crisis: A Legal Perspective
Digital download •Join me, V. Victoria Shroff, KC, as I explore the impact of Canada’s housing crisis on pet owners and how law, equity, and mental health intersect in this urgent issue.
Free
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Pet Ownership and Maintenance of Physical Function in Older Adults
Digital download •A report from the Gerontological Society of America that looks at the benefits of pet ownership for older adults.
Free
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View all Categories, Allied Professionals and One Health/One Welfare, Community Programs and Services, The Violence Link
Engaging Men and Boys as Allies in Violence Prevention
Course • 12 lessonsThese virtual event recordings, hosted live on March 31, 2026, will provide practical tools for engaging boys and men as allies in gender-based violence prevention and for strengthening prevention strategies in your community.
Free
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View all Categories, Allied Professionals and One Health/One Welfare
Prosecution of Animal Abuse Student Symposium - Recordings
Course • 24 lessonsAccess the recordings of this virtual event hosted in January 2026. These recordings will help you strengthen Canada’s collective response to animal abuse and explore diverse pathways to advancing justice for animals.
Free
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Promising Practices: The Power of Storytelling
Course • 41 lessonsThis 30 minute module discusses the importance and impact of storytelling as a method of education as well as explores ethical and thoughtful ways of story collection.
Free