The Board of Directors of the Canadian Kennel Club is requesting submissions from interested members to fill four (4) positions on the
Replacement Appeal Committee. In accordance with CKC By-law 13.9, “the term of office for such replacement members or replacement committee shall be for the period that the committee is required to hear a case, render a decision and provide reasons for decision.” The replacement committee is for one hearing expected to take place in June or July 2026. Providing the appointment of the Committee takes place on May 5, 2026, applicants must be available for a mandatory orientation session on May 26
th and, to hear the file on the date to be determined.
Applications should be received no later than 5pm ET on May 2, 2026.
Applicants must be voting members. Voting members are considered those members who are in good standing and who have completed one year of continuous membership in the Club. To be considered, please complete
this fillable form. Send your completed form by email to
[email protected] with “Replacement Appeal Committee” noted in the subject line.
Replacement Appeal Committee
The four (4) member committee operates as a quasi-judicial body that adjudicates on matters pertaining to the By-laws, rules, regulations, procedures and policies of the Canadian Kennel Club. Further details regarding the Appeal Committee’s role and authority can be found in Section 15 of the CKC By-laws by clicking on the following link:
2024-ByLaws.pdf
This replacement Appeal Committee will meet virtually to hear one matter on a designated weekend (date to be determined). Your commitment will include thorough preparation for the hearing by reviewing all materials ahead of the hearing, as well as post-hearing work to support decisions and staff administration thereof.
Background in the legal field or some experience working with tribunals due to the quasi-judicial nature of the Committee is an asset. The Board of Directors has established Candidate Selection Criteria for Discipline and Appeal Committees as follows:
(A) Integrity:
(1) avoidance of impropriety and appearance of impropriety
(2) freedom from personal bias
(3) ability to decide issues based on CKC by-laws, policies, rules and the facts without regard to the identity of the parties or counsel, the popularity of the decision, and without concern for or fear of criticism
(4) impartiality of actions
(B) Judicial Temperament:
(1) open-mindedness and a willingness to listen
(2) respect for litigants and their representatives
(3) patience
(4) flexibility
(5) compassion
(6) sensitivity to the rights and concerns of individuals
(C) Knowledge and Understanding of the By-laws & Policies of the CKC:
(1) the issuance of legally sound decisions
(2) understanding of the substantive, procedural, and evidentiary
laws applicable to quasi-judicial bodies
(3) attentiveness to the factual and legal issues before the committee
(4) the proper application of judicial precedents and other appropriate sources of authority
(D) Ability to Communicate:
(1) clarity of rulings and other oral communications
(2) quality of opinions with specific focus on clarity and logic, and the ability to explain clearly the facts of a case and the club precedents at issue
(3) sensitivity to impact of demeanor and other nonverbal communications
(E) Preparation, Attentiveness, Dignity and Control Over Proceedings:
(1) courtesy to all parties and participants
(2) willingness to permit every person legally interested in a proceeding to be heard, unless precluded by law or rules of courts
(F) Punctuality:
(1) devoting appropriate time to all pending matters
(2) discharging administrative responsibilities diligently
(3) where responsibility exists for a calendar, knowledge of the number, age,
and status of pending cases
(4) the prompt disposition of pending matters
(5) meeting commitments on time and according to rules and procedures of the committee
As per the CKC By-laws “no member of the Registration or Appeal Committees or Board of Directors shall be a member and no former member of the Board of Directors is entitled to be a member for a period of two (2) years immediately following the expiration of their term of office. Members of the Replacement Discipline Committee may not hold any other position on any other CKC committee or council.”