Montreal forging ahead with plan to repeal pit-bull ban

Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante’s governing party is delivering on its promise to suspend the city’s controversial ban on pit bull-type dogs.

City councillor Craig Sauve said in a statement Friday the move will make Montreal a more welcoming city for people who own animals.

He has said breed-specific legislation is unscientific.

The Projet Montreal party’s decision is expected to be ratified by the city’s executive committee on Dec. 20.