MIDWOOF Musings: CKC and CKC Foundation Do Their Part to Support Supreme Court Challenge

CKC and CKC Foundation Do Their Part to Support Supreme Court Challenge

At its January 26, 2009 meeting, the CKC Foundation Board of Directors met, and one topic of discussion was support for the DLCC (Dog Legislation Council of Canada) and its Supreme Court Challenge. The CKC Foundation Board agreed to ask the CKC to consider donating 50% of funds raised at the March 2009 Purina National to the (DLCC), to a maximum of $25,000.

The CKC has committed all funds raised at previous Purina National shows to the CKC Foundation.

"As a registered charity, we are bound by the provisions of the Income Tax Act," stated Foundation President Charles "Charlie" Simonds, "Our funds can only go to registered charitable organizations. To do otherwise would jeopardize our status as a registered charity, and this therefore prevents the Foundation from responding with financial support to the current and immediate needs of those organizations
constitutionally battling breed specific legislation at the Supreme Court of Canada.”

“It is critical,” Simonds continued, "that funds are behind this endeavor and the Foundation Board feels this is the best way to meet that need."

CKC Foundation Executive Director, Joe Mauro, added "Mrs. Anita Cairns will bring a motion to the CKC Board at its March 16-17 meeting with this recommendation from the Foundation." Mauro added further that, "We (the CKC Foundation) wrestled with how we could help the DLCC cause and if the motion on this contribution passes at the March 16-17 CKC Board meeting, it will clearly affirm, in a very tangible way, the collective support of the CKC Board and Membership, plus demonstrate the benevolent approach of the new Foundation."

In response to this encouraging news, CKC Foundation Treasurer, Dawne Deeley, stated that "The CKC Foundation found itself in the unenviable position of trying to meet this crucial application, while juggling various legal requirements. That a viable solution was found, points to the Board’s commitment to do the right thing for everyone concerned. Speaking as a representative of the DLCC, I can say this motion will not only offer essential funds, but a tremendous sense of encouragement and unshakeable support. No other kennel club worldwide has stepped up to the BLS plate in the same manner as the Canadian Kennel Club. The DLCC is in their debt!"

Regards,

Joan D'Souza-Plavins

Executive Assistant to the CEO

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