Item - 2024.DG20.2

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on May 30, 2024 and was confirmed without amendment.

DG20.2 - Martin Cruickshank - Appeal DDRT2023-30

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 Martin Cruickshank, and their Representative, Leon Presner, Paralegal, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before June 14, 2024.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal issued reasons for its decision on June 12, 2024 and can be found under the Background Information section.

Origin

(October 13, 2023) Tribunal appeal from Leon Presner, Paralegal, Defend-It Legal Services, on behalf of Martin Cruickshank

Summary

Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order issued, August 24, 2023, Appeal DDRT2023-30.

Background Information

(October 13, 2023) Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order by Leon Presner, Paralegal, Defend-It Legal Services, on behalf of Martin Cruickshank
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-242988.pdf
(August 24, 2023) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-242989.pdf
(June 12, 2024) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision DDRT2023-30

Communications

(February 14, 2024) Submission from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main.DG20.2.1)

Speakers

Jasmine Herzog-Evans, Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards
Selena Lam, Animal Control Officer, Municipal Licensing and Standards
Clifton Edwards
Leon Presner, Paralegal, Defend-it Legal Services Professional Corporation
John Grima
MaryBeth Brown
Colin Fowler
Martin Cruickshank

Motions

1 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Nigel H. Waterman (Carried)

At 4:45 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 Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

At 5:07 p.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.

3 - Motion to Confirm Order moved by Tracey Hamilton (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 Martin Cruickshank, and their Representative, Leon Presner, Paralegal, and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards on or before June 14, 2024.