The Dog Days of Summer
From Civil Banter by Hamish Mills-McEwan, Stanford Cummings
July 16, 2025 · 32 min · Season 1 · Episode 8
About this episode
The episode explores the legal responsibilities of dog ownership in Ontario, including the implications of the Dog Owners’ Liability Act.
In this episode of Civil Banter, Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford Cummings explore the legal responsibilities that come with dog ownership in Ontario. They break down how the Dog Owners’ Liability Act works, what “strict liability” really means, and who can be held responsible when a dog causes harm, including some surprising cases involving landlords and dog walkers. The episode also tackles common legal questions and ends with a recap of Stanford’s visit to Escapade 2025.
Topics covered
- dog ownership
- legal responsibilities
- Dog Owners’ Liability Act
- strict liability
- landlords
- dog walkers
Keywords
- legal questions
- dog harm
- Escapade 2025
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Ontario
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