Item - 2024.DG16.3

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on January 18, 2024 and was confirmed without amendment.

DG16.3 - Joanne Blanchette - Appeal DDRT2023-29

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Confirmed

Wards:: All

Panel Decision

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirmed the determination of a dangerous dog and directed that the conditions of the Order remain in effect, and that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Joanne Blanchette and her Counsel, Cassandra Fragoso, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before February 2, 2024.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision on January 30, 2024 and can be found under the Background Information section.

Origin

(October 25, 2023) Tribunal appeal from Joanne Blanchette

Summary

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued, October 12, 2023, Appeal DDRT2023-29.

Background Information

(October 25, 2023) Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order from Joanne Blanchette
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-241883.pdf
(October 12, 2023) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-241884.pdf
(January 30, 2024) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2023-29
(February 13, 2024) Addendum to Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2023-29

Communications

(December 15, 2023) Tribunal disclosure from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main.DG16.3.1)
(January 4, 2024) Tribunal disclosure from Cassandra Fragoso, Licensed Paralegal & Notary Public, CC Paralegal Services (DG.Main.DG16.3.2)

Speakers

Jasmine Herzog-Evans, Manager, Toronto Animal Services, Municipal Licensing Standards
Cassandra Fragoso, Legal Representative, CC Paralegal Services
Marta Da Cunha
Maria Da Cunha, Witness and Translator
Patrick Palubjak, Animal Control Officer, Toronto Animal Services
Sidney Melo
Pierre Blanchette
Joanne Blanchette
Gerald Kernerman

Motions

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

At 3:56 p.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 Ron Balinsky (Carried)

At 4:28 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.

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

At 7:24 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal recess its public session and meet in closed session to deliberate in private.

4 - Motion to Reconvene in Public Session moved by Hayley Glaholt (Carried)

At 7:59 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.

5 - Motion to Confirm Order moved by Ron Balinsky (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Confirm the determination of a dangerous dog and direct that the conditions of the Order remain in effect, and that the Tribunal forward the reasons for this decision to Joanne Blanchette and her Counsel, Cassandra Fragoso, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before February 2, 2024.