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Montreal votes in favour of allowing dogs on leashes in the metro

by Lorraine Carpenter

The amendment to the bylaw will come into effect by the end of 2022.

Following a proposal by opposition party Ensemble Montreal, and an SPCA petition that got 17,000 signatures, Montreal city council has unanimously voted in favour of allowing dogs on leashes into the metro system.

Currently, the STM rules state that all pets must be kept in closed carriers, aside from guide dogs for the visually impaired.

The amendment to the bylaw is due to come into effect by the end of 2022, allowing the STM time to establish parameters. Keeping in mind clientele who may have dog allergies or phobias, the STM may choose to restrict dogs to certain times of day, or to designated metro cars.

Montreal votes in favour of allowing dogs on leashes in the metro

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by Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following 12 years at the now-defunct Montreal alt weekly the Mirror, where she worked in editorial as copy editor and music editor. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal.