Item - 2026.EC29.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on June 9, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026.
EC29.8 - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal 2025 Annual Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Caution: Motions are shown below. Any motions should not be considered final until the meeting is complete, and the decisions for this meeting have been confirmed.
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the report (May 26, 2026) from the Executive Director, Court Services for information.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-287271.pdf
Attachment 1: Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Chair’s 2025 Annual Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-287270.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-288650.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council forward the Item, including the supplementary report (June 23, 2026) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Court Services, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to review the current system for appeals on dangerous dog orders to advise if any changes are needed to ensure more appeals would be made to the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal.
EC29.8 - Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal 2025 Annual Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the report (May 26, 2026) from the Executive Director, Court Services for information.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Economic and Community Development Committee:
1. Requested the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards to report directly to the June 24, 25, and 26, 2026 meeting of City Council on the steps that the division has taken since 2023 to educate the public on responsible dog ownership and to enforce dangerous dog orders.
Origin
Summary
The Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal (DDRT) is a local board under the authority of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 and carries out an adjudicative function in accordance with Chapter 349, Animals and Section 107 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. DDRT hearings are conducted in accordance with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and the Tribunal's rules of procedure.
The Tribunal provides an independent review of appeals to Dangerous Dog Orders issued by Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) under the authority of Section 349-15 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals. It is comprised of five members of the public appointed by Toronto City Council for a four-year term. The current Tribunal Chair was appointed in May 2023.
The DDRT has the authority to either confirm the determination of a Dangerous Dog Order; or rescind the determination of a Dangerous Dog Order and exempt the owner from compliance with Section 349-15.1 of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 349, Animals (Dangerous Dog Order requirements).
On October 2025 City Council adopted EX26.9 - Transferring Secretary Role for Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal and Property Standards Committee to Court Services. City Council re-assigned the appointment of Secretary of the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal from the City Clerk to the Executive Director, Court Services, effective January 1, 2026. Court Services is bringing forward this report for the first time.
The Chair of the Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal submits an annual report on its activities to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-287271.pdf
Attachment 1: Dangerous Dog Review Tribunal Chair’s 2025 Annual Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-287270.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. City Council received the report for information.
2. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards to report directly to the June 24, 25, and 26, 2026 meeting of City Council on the steps that the division has taken since 2023 to educate the public on responsible dog ownership and to enforce dangerous dog orders.