Resolution BC 2003.01 (Community Life/Legislation Standing Committees, presented by Victoria Diocese)
REGULATIONS REGARDING CONTROL OF DANGEROUS DOGS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Whereas, potentially dangerous and vicious dogs have become a serious and widespread threat to the safety and welfare of citizens of this province; and
Whereas, numerous individuals, particularly children, have been assaulted without provocation and seriously injured by dogs and many of these attacks have occurred in public places; therefore, be it
Resolved, that the B.C. & Yukon Provincial Council of The Catholic Women’s League of Canada in 56th annual convention assembled, urge the Government of British Columbia in conjunction with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to enact legislation to:
a) ban dangerous dogs from residential areas in cities and towns in British Columbia, and
b) create stronger laws to impose severe penalties to owners who violate the existing regulations » Read the rest of this entry »
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