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September 26, 2025 79 mins

Why Canada’s Courts Shut Out Key Evidence and What’s Really at Stake

In this exclusive episode of The Lavigne Show, Jason Lavigne sits down with Dr. Steven Pelech, one of the scientific experts whose testimony was denied by the Federal Court in the case of the Universal Ostrich Farm in British Columbia.

For the first time, Dr. Pelech shares never-before-released information about the science behind ostrich immunity and why he believes these birds hold unique value for research. His perspective raises profound questions about why the flock of 400 ostriches is facing a government-ordered cull, and whether Canada is overlooking opportunities that could benefit medical science.

Topics we cover:

- Why Dr. Pelech’s expert report was excluded from the court record

- What his findings reveal about ostrich antibodies and future research potential

- How does this information challenge the official narrative around the CFIA’s order

- Why the decision to cull may have broader consequences for science, farming, and public trust

This conversation sheds light on the clash between public health policy, judicial decisions, and cutting-edge research—and helps explain why this story is far from over.

Watch the full interview and decide for yourself.

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