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QUEBEC — The family of a woman mauled to death in 2016 by her neighbour’s dog has called on politicians to put their differences aside and implement a ban on dangerous breeds in the name of public safety.

But the association of provincial veterinarians argued a breed-specific ban — as being proposed by Quebec — will not solve the problem alone. They say educating owners is just as important, but added “zero risk” is not possible when it comes to dogs.

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In a day of emotional testimony before a committee of the National Assembly examining Bill 128, the family of Christiane Vadnais, who was killed in 2016 by a pit bull-type dog, welcomed a second chance to get rid of dangerous dogs now that Montreal has suspended its proposed ban.

“What we want to show is the abnormally dangerous nature of pit bulls,” Lise Vadnais, sister of Christiane, told the media as she arrived at the hearings. “We are tired of the disinformation.