From: Sonny Allinson
Date: Apr 25, 2005 12:40 PM
Subject: Canadian Kennel Club Notice
-Urgent Information-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CANADIAN KENNEL CLUB SPECIAL NOTICE
Recent Breed Restrictions in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Following the introduction of Breed Specific Legislation in the Province of Ontario, there has been concern expressed by many of our International and U.S friends who may be planning to show in Canada this year. We would like to make clear the situation as we know it.

While there may be local Municipal By-Law restrictions in various cities and towns across Canada, restrictions because of Bill 132 only apply to the Province of Ontario. The two CKC recognized breeds targeted are the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier.

Bill 132 will come into effect late summer 2005 and there are provisions in the Regulations to exempt both resident and non-resident dogs entered in Shows and Events from some elements of the Act.

Please review the attached notice and for additional information regarding the Canadian Kennel Club please refer to our website www.ckc.ca

For further clarification of the details of the Act refer to the website of Attorney General Michael Bryant at www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.ca

Regards
Sonny Allinson
Manager, Communications Division
The Canadian Kennel Club

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