Why a CKC Foundation?
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The Canadian Kennel Club Foundation (CKCF) was originally formed in response to an overwhelming wish among the Canadian purebred dog community to protect, support and celebrate the furry friends we love so much. Since then, dog show participants (including breeders, exhibitors, judges and kennel clubs) have raised tens of thousands of dollars in support of the CKCF's mission. Our raison d'être is continuously expanding as we bring together all shapes, sizes and mixes of dogs and their people!
The CKCF's Vision is that:
Canadian dogs will live the longest and healthiest lives possible while enjoying an optimal relationship with humans.
The CKCF's Mission is to:
Improve the canine-human relationship and the health of Canadian dogs by empowering communities to educate their members on responsible dog ownership and enabling canine health research.
The CKCF's Vision is that:
Canadian dogs will live the longest and healthiest lives possible while enjoying an optimal relationship with humans.
The CKCF's Mission is to:
Improve the canine-human relationship and the health of Canadian dogs by empowering communities to educate their members on responsible dog ownership and enabling canine health research.
How We Do it
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Health Research Grants
The CKC Foundation is proud to promote research and projects aimed at supporting and improving good health across the dog population. The primary way we do this is by funding research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in dogs through the award of our annual CKCF Research Grants. Projects in all fields of canine research are eligible for funding grants (worth up to $30,000) with particular emphasis on support for Canadian researchers.
Read more about our grant program, current projects and success stories here>>
Pawsitivity Grants
Our unique Pawsitivity Grants aim to increase awareness of the many benefits dogs bring to their owners and to Canadian society. Up to $10,000 in grants will be awarded per projects dedicated to promoting responsible dog ownership and strengthening the human-animal bond.
Read more about this dynamic new program here>>
The CKC Foundation is proud to promote research and projects aimed at supporting and improving good health across the dog population. The primary way we do this is by funding research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in dogs through the award of our annual CKCF Research Grants. Projects in all fields of canine research are eligible for funding grants (worth up to $30,000) with particular emphasis on support for Canadian researchers.
Read more about our grant program, current projects and success stories here>>
Pawsitivity Grants
Our unique Pawsitivity Grants aim to increase awareness of the many benefits dogs bring to their owners and to Canadian society. Up to $10,000 in grants will be awarded per projects dedicated to promoting responsible dog ownership and strengthening the human-animal bond.
Read more about this dynamic new program here>>
Board of Directors
We're dog lovers, just like you.
Our Board of Directors is a group of dedicated dog lovers brought together by a common goal of raising funds for projects benefiting Canadian dogs. They are also professionals. In addition to extensive experience in a wide variety of business, government and corporate settings, our team also includes long-time pet owners and lovers as well as dog breeders, judges, handlers and trainers.
PRESIDENT
Dr. Kimberly Pennie
Kimberly has been involved in purebred dogs since 1992 after acquiring her first Akita. Since then, she has actively bred and shown both Akitas and Basenjis producing numerous Canadian and American champions as well as Best In show winners.
Professionally, upon completing her doctorate in biological engineering, Kimberly began a successful consulting career in environmental remediation and life cycle assessments for cradle to grave research of industrial chemicals. Through her work with both university graduate students and private industry she has an extensive background in scientific research and product development. Her personal interest in canines has also led to the research and application of detection canines for conservation work.
Dr. Kimberly Pennie
Kimberly has been involved in purebred dogs since 1992 after acquiring her first Akita. Since then, she has actively bred and shown both Akitas and Basenjis producing numerous Canadian and American champions as well as Best In show winners.
Professionally, upon completing her doctorate in biological engineering, Kimberly began a successful consulting career in environmental remediation and life cycle assessments for cradle to grave research of industrial chemicals. Through her work with both university graduate students and private industry she has an extensive background in scientific research and product development. Her personal interest in canines has also led to the research and application of detection canines for conservation work.
VICE-PRESIDENT
Charles Simonds
Charles Simonds has been involved with purebreds Dachshunds since his childhood and his late wife, Barbara, bred and showed Standard Long-haired Dachshunds for some forty years. He has been active in the Eastern Canada Dachshunds Club since its formation and served as its Treasurer and Editor of its newsletter for many years. He also served as the first Chair of the Board of the Federation of Dachshunds Clubs of Canada.
A retired soldier, Charles holds degrees from both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University. He continues to serve his community in a broad range of volunteer activities. A Life Member of the CKC, he has served over many years on the Club's Discipline, Legislation, and Strategic Planning Committees. Charles was instrumental in the establishment of the Foundation and is strongly committed to its mission.
Charles Simonds
Charles Simonds has been involved with purebreds Dachshunds since his childhood and his late wife, Barbara, bred and showed Standard Long-haired Dachshunds for some forty years. He has been active in the Eastern Canada Dachshunds Club since its formation and served as its Treasurer and Editor of its newsletter for many years. He also served as the first Chair of the Board of the Federation of Dachshunds Clubs of Canada.
A retired soldier, Charles holds degrees from both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University. He continues to serve his community in a broad range of volunteer activities. A Life Member of the CKC, he has served over many years on the Club's Discipline, Legislation, and Strategic Planning Committees. Charles was instrumental in the establishment of the Foundation and is strongly committed to its mission.
TREASURER
François L'Ecuyer
Born and raised in Quebec City and a Université Laval alumni, François travelled in over 30 countries around the world and worked in France, Brazil, Colombia and the United States before settling down in Toronto, Ontario. His international travels, studies and work have helped him add English, Spanish and Portuguese to his native French.
François was always a dog lover and animal welfare advocate. He has been a Doberman owner for decades, and is also an active member and volunteer of the Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada, and supporter of several canine clubs and associations in Canada and abroad. Having worked in public relations and project management his entire professional life, François works at a branding agency. François is a Taekwondo 3rd degree black belt and Head Instructor at Ryerson University, a National Referee with Taekwondo Canada, as well as a professional scuba diving instructor.
François L'Ecuyer
Born and raised in Quebec City and a Université Laval alumni, François travelled in over 30 countries around the world and worked in France, Brazil, Colombia and the United States before settling down in Toronto, Ontario. His international travels, studies and work have helped him add English, Spanish and Portuguese to his native French.
François was always a dog lover and animal welfare advocate. He has been a Doberman owner for decades, and is also an active member and volunteer of the Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada, and supporter of several canine clubs and associations in Canada and abroad. Having worked in public relations and project management his entire professional life, François works at a branding agency. François is a Taekwondo 3rd degree black belt and Head Instructor at Ryerson University, a National Referee with Taekwondo Canada, as well as a professional scuba diving instructor.
Dr. Paul Eckford
Dr. Paul Eckford holds a BSc and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Guelph, and works as a scientist. He is also a Pomeranian breeder, a member of the CKC Board of Directors representing the Ontario West zone, serves on many CKC Committees including Strategic Planning and Responsible Dog Ownership, and is the Board Liaison for the Genetics and Medical Committee. Paul joined the CKC Foundation Board of Directors in March 2020.
Dr. Paul Eckford holds a BSc and PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Guelph, and works as a scientist. He is also a Pomeranian breeder, a member of the CKC Board of Directors representing the Ontario West zone, serves on many CKC Committees including Strategic Planning and Responsible Dog Ownership, and is the Board Liaison for the Genetics and Medical Committee. Paul joined the CKC Foundation Board of Directors in March 2020.
Peter Laventhall-Wolfish
As a fourth-generation dog person, Peter is privileged to carry on a family, as well as personal passion. Born and raised in the dog show environment, he has been involved with dogs to some degree all his life, breeding and exhibiting Miniature and Standard Poodles, and Whippets.
He has extensive experience in sales, marketing and business management, with a strong foundation of proven technical and analytical skills. His areas of expertise include strategic planning and execution, business development and customer relationship management.
Peter has been a member of the Canadian Kennel Club since 1983 and enjoys his participation with the dog community, exhibiting, stewarding and volunteering wherever opportunities present themselves.
As a fourth-generation dog person, Peter is privileged to carry on a family, as well as personal passion. Born and raised in the dog show environment, he has been involved with dogs to some degree all his life, breeding and exhibiting Miniature and Standard Poodles, and Whippets.
He has extensive experience in sales, marketing and business management, with a strong foundation of proven technical and analytical skills. His areas of expertise include strategic planning and execution, business development and customer relationship management.
Peter has been a member of the Canadian Kennel Club since 1983 and enjoys his participation with the dog community, exhibiting, stewarding and volunteering wherever opportunities present themselves.
Richard Paquette
Richard has been involved in purebred dogs since 1971. Though he has owned and bred a variety of breeds, Shih Tzu and Lakeland Terriers are his primary passions and he is proud to have produced hundreds of Canadian and American champions as well as multiple Best In Show and National Specialty winning dogs.
In addition to breeding dogs, Richard was a professional handler for 15 years. During that time he finished over 500 champions in 80 different breeds, winning over 150 All Breed Best in Shows. Today, Richard is an active All-Breed judge who can be found judging dogs all over the world.
In his spare time, Richard is an active advocate for our four-legged friends, serving on the executives for a number of dog clubs and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Kennel Club. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to give back to the dogs he loves so much through his work on the Canadian Kennel Club Foundation Board of Directors.
Richard has been involved in purebred dogs since 1971. Though he has owned and bred a variety of breeds, Shih Tzu and Lakeland Terriers are his primary passions and he is proud to have produced hundreds of Canadian and American champions as well as multiple Best In Show and National Specialty winning dogs.
In addition to breeding dogs, Richard was a professional handler for 15 years. During that time he finished over 500 champions in 80 different breeds, winning over 150 All Breed Best in Shows. Today, Richard is an active All-Breed judge who can be found judging dogs all over the world.
In his spare time, Richard is an active advocate for our four-legged friends, serving on the executives for a number of dog clubs and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Kennel Club. He is thrilled to have the opportunity to give back to the dogs he loves so much through his work on the Canadian Kennel Club Foundation Board of Directors.
Shannon Van Norman
Shannon realized quite young that she had a passion for dogs. She began as a breeder of Newfoundlands and now breeds exclusively Clumber Spaniels. She has bred many Best in Show and Best in Specialty winners shown internationally. Shannon has often merged her passion with her professional life. She owned and operated a successful grooming and training facility in Edmonton for 19 years and also opened the first Pet Bakery in Edmonton.
Shannon has been a member of the Canadian Kennel Club for 22 years and is currently the President of the Clumber Spaniel Club of Canada and a member of the Clumber Spaniel Club of America, the Edmonton Kennel Club, and the Newfoundland Club of Alberta. She has organized several National Specialties and breeding related seminars as well as several fundraisers to raise funds for dog clubs and dog related charities.
Shannon has planned and coordinated events for more than 25 years, including as a Convention and Special Events Coordinator for SCM Insurance Services. Shannon is currently working on her Event Planning Certification. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta with her husband and is surrounded by family including their six adult children and, of course, their dogs.
Shannon realized quite young that she had a passion for dogs. She began as a breeder of Newfoundlands and now breeds exclusively Clumber Spaniels. She has bred many Best in Show and Best in Specialty winners shown internationally. Shannon has often merged her passion with her professional life. She owned and operated a successful grooming and training facility in Edmonton for 19 years and also opened the first Pet Bakery in Edmonton.
Shannon has been a member of the Canadian Kennel Club for 22 years and is currently the President of the Clumber Spaniel Club of Canada and a member of the Clumber Spaniel Club of America, the Edmonton Kennel Club, and the Newfoundland Club of Alberta. She has organized several National Specialties and breeding related seminars as well as several fundraisers to raise funds for dog clubs and dog related charities.
Shannon has planned and coordinated events for more than 25 years, including as a Convention and Special Events Coordinator for SCM Insurance Services. Shannon is currently working on her Event Planning Certification. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta with her husband and is surrounded by family including their six adult children and, of course, their dogs.
Accountability
As a registered Canadian charity, The Canadian Kennel Club Foundation is required by the Income Tax Act to file annual returns with Revenue Canada. More than that, we recognize that earning your continued support requires openness and transparency about how we spend the money you donate. We're happy to say that, after a quiet period, beginning in 2014 the Foundation has been rejuvenated. We're sure you'll agree that our health and pawsitivity grants are leading the way toward a dynamic and active future.
Check out the links below to read minutes from our Annual General Meetings as well as our audited financial statements.
Click here to view our by-laws.
Check out the links below to read minutes from our Annual General Meetings as well as our audited financial statements.
Click here to view our by-laws.
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