Promoting Responsible Dog Ownership and Good Governance
Democracy is the backbone to creating a harmonious community. It’s our expectation that local governments follow this rule.
Our mission is to continue to advocate for off-leash spaces for dogs in the Capital Regional District, support responsible dog ownership and park management, and ensure good governance best practices are the basis for decisions and policy development.
CRD DOGGS NEWS
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JOIN our membership for Election 2026
We need you on our side to work towards strategies that will ensure we have a council that believes in supporting our values of good governance and of course ensuring we have green spaces and off-leash trail space for our dogs. Join us now, you and your dog deserve change in 2026 - ELECTION 2026!
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Stop Wasteful PPP Funding
Dear Mayor and Council,
Tomorrow you will make decisions on how to allocate the $3.3 million in 2025 surplus funds.
The CRD DOGG Society urges Council to prioritize long-term fiscal stability. Staff has recommended that $1.5 million of the surplus offset future taxpayer costs and accumulate in the surplus safety net. This approach is consistent with principled fiduciary stewardship and should be the primary mandate for any annual surplus.
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