The meeting convened at 9:40 and adjourned at 11:45.

 

The Task Force members were advised by Mr Mauro that the CKC is in the process of filling two Communications positions.  Included in the Communications area, once the positions are filled, will be a person tasked with being the point person for BSL, along with his/her other duties.  That will give everyone contacting the CKC with BSL issues a reference point. 

 

Further to the last T. F. meeting Communications is also working on brochures/documentation that will be available to our members and Clubs and able  to be downloaded from the Website.  This information is targeted as Status Reports on BSL Nationally and on methods to combat BSL at all levels of government.

A letter was drafted by Kim LeBlanc to be sent, over Mr Mauro's signature, to the Ontario Opposition Leaders asking for their confirmation that, should they form the next Government, they will repeal Bill 132.

We discussed BSL status Nationally and Ontario and NB in particular.  Dwain provided an overview of the work to date by the Task Force under the Minister of Justice, where he sits as a member representing the CKC.  The Minister has stated his intention to have a Bill ready for the Fall sitting of the Legislature.  Existing legislation is being reviewed and responsible ownership being discussed.  Ms King provided an overview of initiatives undertaken by the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Canada to raise funds for their Club to respond to the BSL challenge in Ontario.

The CKC position on identification of dogs for BSL purposes was presented by Joe.  The CKC management will respond to a warrant should that be presented, of course, and will develop a CKC 'position' with respect to breed identification.  This will be circulated to Directors for their use with members.  Now on the website is a clarification of Bill 132.

 

Staff will explore the applicability of the Calgary By Law to the current generic By Law that has
been used as a CKC Model to date.  If portions of the Calgary By Law are useful, further discussion will occur with thought to incorporation of those areas for use by members.  An attempt will be made to have this available by September.

A letter has been sent to AKC outlining the status of Bill 132 and its impact on dogs.  A full page has also been printed in Dog News magazine outlining the status of Bill 132.

The T.F. discussed the development of a Resource Guide on BSL for use by members.  This Guide would include information on how and when to influence Municipal and Provincial Governments, a Section on how each Government works for use by members facing BSL challenges in their areas, a section on draft by laws, on points to consider in presentations, media strategies, on websites helpful in formulating responses to BSL, etc.

At the suggestion of  an interested CKC member, Mr Len Dooling of Newfoundland, the T.F. discussed the development of a Provincial NCAC-like Organizational Model.  This will be pursued by our Manager of Communications at the NCAC meeting scheduled this week.  Mr Allinson will circulate the response received to members of the T.F.

Members discussed Motions for September Board Meeting including sending a request that the Breeder Relations Committee begin work on the differentiation of responsible breeders from BYB and Commercial Facilities.

Sonny discussed the formation of a Dog Bite Registry and standardized reporting.  This was seen as a much needed initiative and will be followed up with NCAC and the Canada Safety Council.

Next meeting Friday Sept. 9 at 9:30.