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OFKU0 · 10-14-2004, 08:30 PM

Ontario to announce ban on pit bulls
CTV.ca News Staff

Ontario's Attorney General Michael Bryant is expected to announce Friday a plan to ban pit bulls in the province, CFTO News has learned.

The ban is expected to prevent anyone who doesn't already own a pit bull from bringing one into Ontario, according to the CFTO report.

Current pit bull owners won't have to hand over their dogs, but they will face restrictions, possibly including:

Using leashes and muzzles on pit bulls in public places
A complete ban of pit bulls from public parks
Stiff fines and even jail time if the pit bull attacks or harms someone
Bryant once described pit bulls as "an assault weapon on four legs." He has been holding consultations with victims of pit bull attacks, as well as pit bull owners, and police, following a series of attacks in Ontario.

He says he received thousands of emails from people on the issue -- and the majority have been urging him to ban the dogs.

"Are these dogs controllable by any owner, and if they are dangerous, then we're going to have to look at the very extreme measure of banning them," Bryant said.

Postal worker Darlene Wagner supports the ban. She lost an ear after being attacked by a pit bull while she was delivering mail.

"I'm happy this is happening. It's been a long time coming. It will make me feel safer out on the streets when I'm out there and for everybody else too."

Kitchener, Ont., has already banned pit bulls, as allowed under the Ontario Municipal Act. The city's bylaw says that anyone who has acquired a pit bull since April 7, 1997 and has not removed it from the city faces a fine of up to $5,000.

Ever since that ban, dog attacks have dropped dramatically in Kitchener-Waterloo. However, in Winnipeg, attacks by Rottweilers jumped after the city banned pit bulls.

"It's a slippery slope," said Gary Gibson, a canine behavioural expert. "Once you ban one breed, then the next breed becomes the issue, then another becomes the issue."

Steve Barker, a pit bull owner, says the ban in Ontario won't work.

"What happens if you've got a dog that is half pit-bull, or a quarter pit bull, that looks like a German shepherd, with a bit of pit bull in it? Where are you going to draw the line?" Barker said.

Saskatchewan is the only province to pass "dangerous-dog" legislation with penalties that include fines of up to $10,000 or six months in jail or both.

With a report from CTV's Peter Murphy

http://g.msn.com/0US!s6.73430_734763/2.a7371/2??cm=CTVNews

I'm not a big fan of pitbulls but to ban a breed of dog really smacks of big brother pushing his weight around. I'm just guessing that something might have to do with the dog owners who are responsible for training their dogs in a civilized manner. I guessed wrong.

I really feel that this topic is irrelevant. Last month while I was in Toronto, in a two hour span I must have seen 2 dozen homeless people snoring away right at morning rush hour right smack dab in the middle of the sidewalk. Lovely. I see T.O has really declined that way since I left many moons ago.

Anyways here's a suggestion. Don't ban the breed but make acquiring as well as breeding a pitbull a big ticket item. Think tax dollars. And if a pit bull bites someone, automatic 10 grand fine and community service. Then those dollars can be used for the homeless. But's that to hard. It's much easier taxing people to death and worrying about minute problems. Micro-management at its best. Take a bow Dalton.

To ban or not to ban?

10-14-2004, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	Ontario to ban pitbulls Ontario to announce ban on pit bulls CTV.ca News Staff Ontario's Attorney General Michael Bryant is expected to announce Friday a plan to ban pit bulls in the province, CFTO News has learned. The ban is expected to prevent anyone who doesn't already own a pit bull from bringing one into Ontario, according to the CFTO report. Current pit bull owners won't have to hand over their dogs, but they will face restrictions, possibly including: Using leashes and muzzles on pit bulls in public places A complete ban of pit bulls from public parks Stiff fines and even jail time if the pit bull attacks or harms someone Bryant once described pit bulls as "an assault weapon on four legs." He has been holding consultations with victims of pit bull attacks, as well as pit bull owners, and police, following a series of attacks in Ontario. He says he received thousands of emails from people on the issue -- and the majority have been urging him to ban the dogs. "Are these dogs controllable by any owner, and if they are dangerous, then we're going to have to look at the very extreme measure of banning them," Bryant said. Postal worker Darlene Wagner supports the ban. She lost an ear after being attacked by a pit bull while she was delivering mail. "I'm happy this is happening. It's been a long time coming. It will make me feel safer out on the streets when I'm out there and for everybody else too." Kitchener, Ont., has already banned pit bulls, as allowed under the Ontario Municipal Act. The city's bylaw says that anyone who has acquired a pit bull since April 7, 1997 and has not removed it from the city faces a fine of up to $5,000. Ever since that ban, dog attacks have dropped dramatically in Kitchener-Waterloo. However, in Winnipeg, attacks by Rottweilers jumped after the city banned pit bulls. "It's a slippery slope," said Gary Gibson, a canine behavioural expert. "Once you ban one breed, then the next breed becomes the issue, then another becomes the issue." Steve Barker, a pit bull owner, says the ban in Ontario won't work. "What happens if you've got a dog that is half pit-bull, or a quarter pit bull, that looks like a German shepherd, with a bit of pit bull in it? Where are you going to draw the line?" Barker said. Saskatchewan is the only province to pass "dangerous-dog" legislation with penalties that include fines of up to $10,000 or six months in jail or both. With a report from CTV's Peter Murphy http://g.msn.com/0US!s6.73430_734763/2.a7371/2??cm=CTVNews I'm not a big fan of pitbulls but to ban a breed of dog really smacks of big brother pushing his weight around. I'm just guessing that something might have to do with the dog owners who are responsible for training their dogs in a civilized manner. I guessed wrong. I really feel that this topic is irrelevant. Last month while I was in Toronto, in a two hour span I must have seen 2 dozen homeless people snoring away right at morning rush hour right smack dab in the middle of the sidewalk. Lovely. I see T.O has really declined that way since I left many moons ago. Anyways here's a suggestion. Don't ban the breed but make acquiring as well as breeding a pitbull a big ticket item. Think tax dollars. And if a pit bull bites someone, automatic 10 grand fine and community service. Then those dollars can be used for the homeless. But's that to hard. It's much easier taxing people to death and worrying about minute problems. Micro-management at its best. Take a bow Dalton. To ban or not to ban? __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.