Camille Labchuk
Camille Labchuk is a prominent animal rights lawyer and the executive director of Animal Justice, a Canadian animal law organization. She is known for her advocacy in animal welfare and has been vocal against the captivity and exploitation of marine mammals. Labchuk supported the federal government's decision to deny Marineland's request to export beluga whales to China, arguing that the proposed facility in China engages in breeding and public performances, which contradicts the interests of the whales.
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Camille Labchuk, executive director at Animal Justice, expressed concern over the threat to execute the belugas.
Valium, health checks and fabric slings: the complex logistics of moving 30 beluga whales | Canada
United Kingdom· 2026-01-29
Camille Labchuk, lawyer and executive director at the advocacy group Animal Justice, says that some whales might have to remain at Marineland with significant upgrades to their habitat.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: how 30 captive beluga whales have become pawns in row over animal cruelty | CanadaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-26
Camille Labchuk, executive director of Animal Justice, criticized Marineland for its threats to euthanise the belugas.
Canadian amusement park threatens to euthanise 30 beluga whalesUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-07
Camille Labchuk of Animal Justice said denying the export was the right move, saying Chimelong has an active breeding program and its whales perform in shows for the public.
Marineland disappointed by denial of request to export beluga whales to China
Canada· 2025-10-02