Item - 2023.DG12.1

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on October 12, 2023. The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

DG12.1 - Jennifer Davidson - Appeal DDRT2023-07

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Deferred
Wards:
All

Panel Decision

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

 

1. Deferred consideration of Appeal DDRT2023-07 to the first meeting of the Tribunal to be scheduled in 2024.


2. Directed that the new hearing date be deemed peremptory to all parties.


3. Directed that the parties exchange a list of witnesses to be called by each party by no later than November 30, 2023.


4. Directed that the conditions of the Dangerous Dog Order (October 11, 2022) remain in effect.

Origin

(October 14, 2022) Letter from Jennifer Davidson

Summary

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued, October 11, 2022, Appeal DDRT2023-07.

Background Information

(October 14, 2022) Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order by Jennifer Davidson
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-235452.pdf
(October 11, 2022) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-235453.pdf

Communications

(March 6, 2023) Submission from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main)
(March 10, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main)
(March 21, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main)
(September 27, 2023) Submission from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main)
(October 5, 2023) Submission from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.New)
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.New)

Speakers

Jasmine Herzog-Evans, Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards
Jennifer Friedman, Legal Representative, Canada's Animal Lawyer™
Matthew Alexander

Motions

1 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Ron Balinsky (Carried)

At 10:18 a.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.


2 - Motion to Reconvene in Public Session moved by Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

At 10:55 a.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.


3 - Motion to Waive the Rules moved by Ron Balinsky (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

 

1. Pursuant to Rule 7.4 of the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Rules of Procedure, waive Rules 7.2 and 7.3 of the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Rules of Procedure and accept the late submission from the Respondent, dated October 5, 2023.


4 - Motion to Set Committee Rule moved by Emile Ramlochan (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

 

1.  Permit Ms. Susan Kellner to provide evidence at the appeal hearing of Jennifer Davidsion - Appeal DDRT2023-07.


5 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

At 11:42 a.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.


6 - Motion to Reconvene in Public Session moved by Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

At 1:09 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.


7 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Emile Ramlochan (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

 

1. Defer consideration of Appeal DDRT2023-07 to the first meeting of the Tribunal to be scheduled in 2024;


2. Direct that the new hearing date be deemed peremptory to all parties;


3. Direct that the parties exchange a list of witnesses to be called by each party by no later than November 30, 2023; and,


4. Direct that the conditions of the Dangerous Dog Order (October 11, 2022) remain in effect.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council