We’re sharing a response from Ryan Perrault, General Manager of Emergency and Protective Services, to an inquiry from Councillor Hill regarding the coordination between Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and By-law and Regulatory Services (BLRS) following dog bite incidents. It clarifies the distinct mandates of each department and provides data on enforcement and rabies risks in Ottawa. You can access the inquiry response here: Inquiry EPPSC 2025-03 – OPH and Bylaw Dog Bites Coordination Final-ENG-AODA.