Skip to content
«
»
 

VOTE FOR DOG OWNERS' RIGHTS ON OCTOBER 10

Posted by DLCC Admin on 6 October 2007, 2:54 am

The October issue of Dogs In Canada featured an article “Silence Speaks Volumes”, which focused on the upcoming election in Ontario. The article took some statements from veteran Progressive Conservative MPP Jim Wilson out of context.

 

Jim kindly sent us a clarification which includes his firm stance toward one law for all responsible dog owners.  You can read it here.

 

Jim has repeatedly spoken out against BSL and intends to work on amending the OSPCA Act (Ontario has the weakest provincial anti-cruelty laws in Canada) if re-elected. He has included Responsible Pet Ownership as one of his campaign issues.

 

Visit Jim's website at  http://www.jimwilson.ca/issues.asp?id=10

 

The Policy division of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario has issued a statement on breed-specific legislation:

 

“We are in favour of ensuring sensible strong legislation with regard to dangerous dogs and irresponsible dog owners. Some experts have said the current law isn't very effective because it is breed-specific. We will welcome suggestions and recommendations on better ways to protect against vicious dogs. In terms of timing, we must first earn the right to govern and then place this item on a listof competing priorities of all kinds. We also will not follow Dalton McGuinty's approach of rushing legislation through without proper consultation and consideration.”

 

To read the statement in full please visit

http://wagthedog.blogware.com/blog/_archives/2007/10/1/3264601.html

 

We have the support of Progressive Conservative and NDP candidates in Ontario.

 

With the election almost upon us, we urgently encourage each and every dog owner (regardless of breed or mixed breed) in Ontario to vote to reclaim their rights on October 10. A vote against the Liberals is a step toward both restoring the rights of dog owners in this province and strengthening the OSPCA Act.

 

Please review the responses to our survey from numerous candidates across the province.

 

We have information on voting strategically and up-to-the minute election

information of interest to Ontario dog owners.

 

 

 

On October 10

 

VOTE FOR A PARTY THAT WILL RESPECT YOUR RIGHT TO RESPONSIBLY OWN YOUR BREED OR MIXED BREED OF CHOICE IN ONTARIO!

 

Filed under Uncategorized
Comment (RSS)  |  Trackback  |  Permalink

2 Comments

  1. Anonymous says:
    October 6, 2007 at 3:19 AM

    I would like to personally thank Jim Wilson for his ongoing support from the very beginning of this nightmare! The first person I met with was Jim, since he is my MPP. Jim took on the issue of working toward laws that encourage responsible pet ownership without breed specific legislation, and strengthening the OSPCA Act. Jim has showed up at numerous DLCC fundraisers. He has pictures of himself with DLCC member's dogs at some of these events on his website.
    Thanks Jim for your integrity and sincerity.
    We are fortunate to have MPP's such as yourself on our side! We need logic and common sense at Queen's Park. Someone who will stand up for fair and equal laws for ALL!

  2. Anonymous says:
    October 6, 2007 at 2:47 PM

    The conservative party contacted me back, has promised to take out the unfair BILL against Pitbulls. Punish the deed, not the breed – vote conservative! PASS THIS ON to all animal lovers…
    I specifically contacted the candidate in running in the Northumberland/Quinte region who responded to my direct email as follows: “Thanks for your inquiry about where I stand on the pit bull ban. I am married to a veterinarian and know first hand how difficult it is to tell some breeds apart, so many dogs are being destroyed because they look like pit bulls and they really are different cross breeds. My position is that it is not the breed that is at fault but it is the irresponsible owners who should be held responsible when a dog is vicious. We have a four paragraph statement in support of the Canadian Kennel Club which thinks the legislation should be reviewed and changed. If elected I shall introduce a motion to get the legislation changed.
    Cathy Galt”

Leave a Reply

«
»