HomeMy WebLinkAboutCLD-023-11 Clarington REPORT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: September 12, 2011 Resolution#: By-law#:
Report#: CLD-023-11 File#:
Subject: ONTARIO WILDLIFE DAMAGE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD-023-11 be received; and
2. THAT a copy of Report CLD-023-11 be forwarded to the Agricultural Advisory
Committee for information.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
att' . Barr' ranklin Wu
Municipa Clerk Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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1. BACKGROUND
On July 4, 2011, the Municipality was advised that, effective July 1, 2011, the
Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act was replaced with the Livestock
Protection from Dogs Act and the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program which
was created by Order in Council. The previous Act provided for compensation to be
paid to owners of livestock who were injured or killed by dogs and/or wolves.
Appendix A attached hereto outlines the amounts of compensation payable for the
various types of livestock under that legislation.
2. LIVESTOCK PROTECTION FROM DOGS ACT
The new Act has removed reference to predation and compensation due to
predation, however the requirement for the municipality to compensate for damage
to livestock caused by dogs continues. For the purposes of the Act, the definition of
livestock has not changed, however, the maximum values have changed. Appendix
B provides a listing of the types of livestock and the maximum values. Claims paid
out for dog attacks are not reimbursed by the Province, however, if the Municipality
is able to determine the owner of the dog, they can get reimbursement of the claim
amount from the owner.
Given that the Municipality of Clarington experiences very few dog attacks, it is not
anticipated that this amendment will have much effect on the Municipality.
3. WILDLIFE DAMAGE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
The Wildlife Damage Compensation Program which was created by Order in Council
specifies more species of livestock that are eligible for compensation, more types of
predators to be compensated for, new maximums for all species and incorporates
revised reporting and claim forms. Appendix C provides a listing of the types of
livestock and the maximum values allowed. Given the increases in the
compensation allowed, the new program may have significant impact on the
amounts paid to livestock owners. Our valuers, however, do not anticipate many
owners receiving the maximum amount of compensation allowed for registered
animals as these animals are usually kept indoors and are therefore not prone to
wildlife attacks. The municipality is reimbursed by the Province for any claims paid
out for damage caused by wolves.
The program also expands the wildlife species for which compensation will be
provided. The previous Act only covered damage caused by dogs or wolves and left
it to the municipality's discretion whether it would cover any other wild animals other
than wolves. Clarington opted not to pay for damage caused by other animals. The
new program covers damage caused by coyote, wolf, bear, fox, fisher, cougar, lynx,
bobcat, raven, eagle, hawk, crow, turkey vulture, weasel, raccoon, mink and elk.
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The process of evaluating a claim has not changed from the previous legislation,
however, specific timelines have been included for the process to be completed.
The livestock owner is to contact the municipality or the livestock valuer within 48
hours of discovery of the loss, the valuer is to make a complete investigation within 3
days of notification, the valuer completes and serves the report within 10 days of
notification, and the Municipality compensates the livestock owner upon receipt of
valuer's report.
One major change introduced with the program is that the Municipality can now
apply for reimbursement from the Province in the amount of$30 per claim
processed. Under the previous legislation, there was no reimbursement provided.
Based on the number of claims processed in 2010, the Municipality would have
realized $4,260 in reimbursement fees had the program been in place.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs offered a webinar training session
which has been provided to staff and our valuers to introduce the new program.
4. CONCLUSION
This report is submitted to Committee for information purposes to advise of the new
program. It is recommended that a copy of the report be forwarded to the
Agricultural Advisory Committee for information purposes also.
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Agricultural Advisory Committee
Appendix A to Report CLD-022-11
Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act
Compensation Amounts
Livestock Maximum Amount
Sheep/Goat/Swine $200
Cattle $1,000
Horse $500
Poultry $1,000/ ear
Rabbit $20 per animal, maximum $1,000/ ear
Fur Bearing Animal $100
Bees $35
Hive Equipment $75
Appendix B to Report CLD-022-11
Protection of Livestock and Poultry from Dogs Act
Compensation Amounts
Livestock Max. Poultry Max.
Amount Amount
Cattle (Registered) $8,000 Chicken (For Egg Production) $30
Cattle (Non-Registered) $2,500 Chicken (Parent Breeder for Egg $60
Production)
Sheep (Registered) $1,200 Chicken (Grandparent Breeder for Egg $120
Production)
Sheep (Non- $300 Chicken (Parent Breeder for Meat $60
Registered) Production)
Goat (Registered) $1,000 Chicken (Grandparent Breeder for Meat $100
Production)
Goat (Non-Registered) $600 Chicken (Primary breeder foundation $1,200
Stock)
Swine (Registered) $5,000 Chicken (All Other) $20
Swine (Non-Registered) $2,000 Turkey (For Meat Production) $70
Horse $8,000 Turkey (Parent Breeder) $250
Rabbit (Breeders for $40 Turkey (Grandparent Breeder) $700
Meat Production)
Rabbit (All other) $30 Turkey (Primary Breeder Foundation $1,050
Stock)
Mink $150 Duck (For Meat Production) $28
Fox $1,500 Duck (For Egg Production) $60
Raccoon $75 Duck (Parent Breeder) $85
Fisher $250 Duck (Grandparent Breeder) $250
Martin $250 Goose (For Meat Production) $40
Lynx $2,000 Goose (Parent Breeder) $100
Goose (Grandparent Breeder) $300
Bobwhite, Northern $500
Grouse, Ruffled $500
Grouse, Sharp-tailed $500
Grouse, Spruce $500
Partridge, Gray (Hungarian) $500
Pheasant, Ring-necked $500
Ptarmigan, Rock $500
Ptarmigan, Willow $500
Turkey, Wild $500
Appendix C to Report CLD-022-11
Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Amounts
Livestock Max. Poultry Max.
Amount Amount
Cattle (Registered) $8,000 Chicken (For Egg Production) $30
Cattle (Non-Registered) $2,500 Chicken (Parent Breeder for Egg $60
Production)
Bison bull, 1 year and $4,000 Chicken (Grandparent Breeder for Egg $120
older Production)
Bison, all other $2,500 Chicken (Parent Breeder for Meat $60
Production)
Sheep (Registered) $1,200 Chicken (Grandparent Breeder for Meat $100
Production)
Sheep (Non- $300 Chicken (Primary Breeder Foundation $1,200
Registered) Stock)
Goat (Registered) $1,000 Chicken (All Other) $20
Goat (Non-Registered) $600 Turkey (For Meat Production) $20
Swine (Registered) $5,000 Turkey (Parent Breeder) $70
Swine (Non-Registered) $2,000 Turkey (Grandparent Breeder) $250
Horse $8,000 Turkey (Primary Breeder Foundation $1,050
Stock)
Rabbit (Breeders For $40 Duck (For Meat Production) $28
Meat Production)
Rabbit (All others) $30 Duck (For Egg Production) $60
Elk Bull, 1 year and $8,000 Duck (Parent Breeder) $85
older
Elk, all other $4,000 Duck (Grandparent Breeder) $250
Deer Buck, 1 year and $8,000 Goose (For Meat Production) $40
older
Deer, all other $4,000 Goose (Parent Breeder) $100
Alpaca $8,000 Goose (Grandparent Breeder) $300
Llama $8,000 Bobwhite, Northern $500
Ostrich $3,000 Grouse, Ruffled $500
Emu $500 Grouse, Sharp-tailed $500
Rhea $1,500 Grouse, Spruce $500
Donkey $5,000 Partridge, Gray (Hungarian) $500
Mule $5,000 Pheasant, Ring-necked $500
Mink $150 Ptarmigan, Rock $500
Fox $1,500 Ptarmigan, Willow $500
Raccoon $75 Turkey, Wild $500
Fisher $250
Martin $250
Lynx $2,000