This is my somewhat detailed explanation of what happened during Ontario’s clause-by-clause hearings on Bill 16 on May 9, 2012.
Category: Pit Bulls
Statistics correction to my Toronto Star letter
I have a minor correction to the Canadian “death by dog” statistics that I quoted in my letter to the Toronto Star. The actual numbers are very similar, but I feel I should give you the exact statistics instead of my prior guesses.
Thomas Walkom: Why Ontario’s pit-bull ban should end
Thomas Walkom was outspoken against the Ontario ban in 2004 and 2005 and was one of the voices of reason in the media at the time. It’s nice to see he’s still speaking out. Thanks, Thomas.
Bad news from Florida
Discouraging news from Florida today. Looks like SB (Senate Bill) 1322,which would have repealed the Miami-Dade breed ban, has been stalled and perhaps even killed at the subcommittee level.
Teenagers are dangerous and Ontario is right to ban them
A satirical look at the Toronto Star’s “pit bulls are dangerous” editorial.
Dog killed, woman injured in Hamilton dog attack
So let’s see how much airplay/newsprint this story gets, since the attacking dog clearly can’t be reported as a “pit bull”.
Pit bulls are dangerous and Ontario is right to ban them
Bet that got your attention! That’s the headline of a February 26 Toronto Star editorial to which I respond here.
Mount Clemens, Michigan, is now a nice place to visit!
The Mount Clemens City Commission voted 5-1 Monday night to remove language targeting pit bulls from a dangerous animal ordinance.
Who voted and how at Bill 16 second reading
Here is a list of every Ontario MPP and how they voted at the second reading of Bill 16 (including those who didn’t vote).
Bill 16 passes second reading
Great news! Bill 16 passed its second reading today in the Ontario Legislature!