Montreal pet owners say dog walkers essential service amid pandemic “In light of the inconsistent treatment that has arisen … a clear determination is requested so we can have clarity across the region and across the province,” the group said in a statement Monday.Toronto Mayor John Tory had said last week that the city’s lawyers had been reaching out to the province on the issue.“I just wanted people to know that we are working on it,” he said. “We are having the lawyers talk to each other, trying to provide this kind of clarification that people have the right to have.”In neighbouring Mississauga, Ont., Mayor Bonnie Crombie said the city will not issue fines or take other enforcement action against pet grooming businesses that operate.