REGINA — Changes to Regina’s animal bylaw and the city’s approach to nuisance and derelict properties will be among the key issues debated at Wednesday’s executive committee meeting.
Animal bylaw revision
After a year, the City of Regina has presented revisions to its animal bylaw.
The bylaw has been criticized for offering limited protection to residents when animals behave aggressively in public spaces.
Key revisions in the updated version include:
- Clarifying dogs must be leashed on public property (off-leash parks are exempt);
- Animal owners must provide identification, and will face fines if unable;
- Animal owners must report when their pet bites another person;
- An animal will be relinquished to animal services after 72 hours (previously 10 days) if it’s not claimed or released.
The exec committee will consider the report with the updated by-law needing council’s approval on March 25.
Review of nuisance and derelict properties
Councillors will once again review the city’s handling of nuisance and derelict properties.
The motion has been pushed back several times since last year. Most recently, Coun. Victoria Flores (Ward 6) wanted time to review her decision after the city reduced the nuisance-property enforcement in the 2026-2027 budget by $625,000.
Councillors will decide either to continue with the city’s proactive approach of demolishing nuisance and derelict properties or add a potential property tax subclass.
Administration has previously noted that an additional property tax would require more resources, including staffing for inquiries and appeals.
The executive meeting gets underway at 9 a.m.
