Item - 2026.DG32.1

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal on February 20, 2026. The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal postponed consideration of this item. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

DG32.1 - Review Hearing - Jennifer Davidson - Appeal DDRT2023-07

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred

Wards:: All

Panel Decision

The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Granted the request for an adjournment by the appellant under Appeal DDRT2023-07 to its meeting on June 17, 2026.

Origin

(October 14, 2022) Tribunal appeal from Jennifer Davidson

Summary

In accordance with Section 21 of the Rules of Procedure, the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal has granted a request for review and has ordered a review hearing to hear appeal DDRT2023-07 in whole.

Background Information

(October 14, 2022) Appeal of Dangerous Dog Order by Jennifer Davidson
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-284322.pdf
(October 11, 2022) Dangerous Dog Order
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/dg/bgrd/backgroundfile-284323.pdf
(May 9, 2024) Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Written Decision (Item DG19.1)
(June 7, 2024) Request for Review from Jennifer Friedman, Canada's Animal Lawyer
(September 11, 2024) Request for Review Decision by Member Nigel Waterman, Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal

Communications

(March 6, 2023) Tribunal disclosure from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main.DG19.1.1)
(March 10, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG19.1.2)
(March 21, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG19.1.3)
(September 27, 2023) Tribunal disclosure from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG19.1.4)
(October 5, 2023) Tribunal disclosure from Municipal Licensing and Standards (DG.Main.DG19.1.5)
(October 10, 2023) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG19.1.6)
(October 8, 2024) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG32.1.7)
(October 28, 2024) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG32.1.8)
(November 26, 2024) E-mail from Molly Lowson, Lawyer, City of Toronto (DG.Main.DG32.1.9)
(April 3, 2025) Tribunal disclosure from Molly Lowson, Lawyer, City of Toronto (DG.Main.DG32.1.10)
(April 4, 2025) Tribunal disclosure from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG32.1.11)
(April 8, 2025) E-mail from Molly Lowson, Lawyer, City of Toronto (DG.Main.DG32.1.12)
(January 27, 2026) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.Main.DG32.1.13)
(January 27, 2026) E-mail from Molly Lowson, Lawyer, City of Toronto (DG.Main.DG32.1.14)
(February 6, 2026) Tribunal disclosure from Molly Lowson, Lawyer, City of Toronto (DG.Main.DG32.1.15)
(February 12, 2026) E-mail from Molly Lowson, Lawyer, City of Toronto (DG.New)
(February 12, 2026) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.New)
(February 13, 2026) E-mail from Molly Lowson, Lawyer, City of Toronto (DG.New)
(February 13, 2026) E-mail from Jennifer Friedman, Barrister and Solicitor, Canada's Animal Lawyer on behalf of Jennifer Davidson (DG.New)

Speakers

Jennifer Davidson
Georgia Tanner, Solicitor, Legal Services Office, City of Toronto

Motions

1 - Motion to Meet in Closed Session moved by Matthew Brown (Carried)

At 9:57 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 10:19 a.m. - That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal reconvene in public session.

3 - Motion to Waive the Rules moved by Tracey Hamilton (Carried)

That the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal:

1. Waive the rules to allow for the consideration of the late submissions received on February 12, 2026 and February 13, 2026, under Appeal DDRT-2023-07.

4 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Matthew Brown (Carried)