BulletinMinistry of the Solicitor GeneralSeptember 29, 2026
Toronto Court Orders Animal Ban After PAWS Act Conviction
A Toronto court fined Dylan Williams $5,000, imposed 18 months of probation and banned him from animal ownership and care for five years.
Summary
On August 10, 2026, the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto found Dylan Williams guilty of causing an animal to be in distress under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act, 2019.
The sentence includes:
- A $5,000 fine
- 18 months of probation
- A five-year ban on owning, possessing or caring for animals
To report an animal in distress or being abused, call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625).
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Source: Ontario Newsroom