Case Summary
Animal Protection Officers attended a concern at a rural property where there was a concern for inadequate feed, water, and care for horses, cattle, sheep, goats and poultry. Multiple attendances occurred were officers provided education regarding the care of animals including provided NFACC Codes of Practice for all species on the property. Corrective Action Orders were issued with specific instructions for providing care including veterinary care for many of the animals on property. Multiple search warrants occurred were a number of animals required euthanasia and ultimately 56 cattle, 44 horse, 219 sheep, 20 cats, and 364 fowl were taken into protective custody. During the execution of the warrant Mr. Maximnuk assaulted one of the officers and attempted to obstruct the removal of the animals. He was charged under s. 4 of The Animal Protection Act, 2018 and s. 129(a), s. 270(2), s. 445.1(a), and s. 446 of the Criminal Code of Canada. He was found guilty under s. 4 of the APA and sentenced to a fine of $4200 and $1800 victim surcharge. He was found guilty under s. 270(2) of the CCC and was sentenced to a 6 month conditional sentence. He was found guilty under s. 445.1(a) and sentenced to a fine of a $1000 and $300 victim surcharge. He was also issued a Prohibition Order restricting animal ownership for his lifetime. Mr. Maximnuk was found not guilty under s. 129(a) and s. 446 of the CCC.
Summary of Prohibition Order
WILLIAM MAXIMNUK on or about the 2nd day of June, 2020 at or near RM OF BUCHANAN, Saskatchewan did
ASSAULT ON DON FERGUSON, A PUBLIC OFFICER FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION SERVICES ENGAGED IN THE EXECUTION OF HIS DUTY CONTRARY TO SECTION 270(2) OF THE CRIMINAL CODE.
AND WHEREAS the Court has ordered that the offender be imprisoned for a term of: 6 Months, Conditional Sentence Length Order# 94931009
AND WHEREAS the Court has ordered that the offender be imprisoned for a TOTAL term of: 6 Months
AND WHEREAS the Court is satisfied that service of the sentence of imprisonment in the community would not endanger the safety of the community, the Court FURTHER ORDERS that the offender serve this sentence of imprisonment in the community, subject to his or her compliance with the following conditions, namely that the offender:
- Keep the peace and be of good
- Appear before the court when required to do so by the
- Report to the Supervisor or his delegate within two working days of today’s date and after that when required and in the manner directed by the Supervisor or his/her Designate
- Remain within the Jurisdiction of the court (Saskatchewan) unless written permission to go outside that Jurisdiction is obtained from the Court or Supervisor.
- Notify the Supervisor in advance of any change in the Offender’s name or address and promptly notify the Supervisor of any change of the Offender’s employment or occupation
WILLIAM MAXIMNUK is prohibited from owning, being a person responsible for or having the custody or control of cattle, horses, fowl, sheep, and cats commencing on the date of this order and for the remainder of his life, pursuant to the provisions of Section 23 of The Animal Protection Act, 2018 except for the following types and corresponding numbers of animals:
60 (Sixty) Cattle inclusive of any offspring;
22 (Twenty-Two) Horses inclusive of any offspring; and 30 (Thirty) Chickens inclusive of any offspring; (hereinafter referred to as the “Permitted Animals”)
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of The Animal Protection Act, 2018, during the term of this prohibition William Maxinmuk shall not own, lease, use, control, reside on or occupy the same property as cattle, horses, fowl, sheep, and cats except the Permitted Animals.
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of the The Animal Protection Act, 2018, during the term of this prohibition William Maximnuk shall provide Animal Protection Services of Sasktachewan with a current address of residence including a proper land location, by March 27th, 2023 and he shall advise Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan, in writing, of any change of residence within fifteen (15) days of any such change.
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of the The Animal Protection Act, 2018, during the term of this prohibition William Maximnuk shall provide Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan with a complete listing of all real property that he owns, leases, uses, controls or occupies where the Permitted Animals may be kept by him including a proper land location, by March 27th, 2023 and he shall advise Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan, in writing, of any change to the real property he owns, leases, uses, controls or occupies within fifteen (I 5) days of any such change.
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of the The Animal Protection Act, 2018, during the term of this prohibition William Maximnuk shall allow for inspection by an Animal Protection Officers or Peace Officers (as defined in the Criminal Code) of real property owned, leased, used, controlled, resided on or occupied by him, without warrant, to ensure compliance with this order.
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of the The Animal Protection Act, 2018, should William Maximnuk at any time be found in possession of cattle, horses, fowl, sheep or cats in a number or kind greater than the Permitted Animals, such additional animals will be forfeited and removed from his possession forthwith and will be forfeited to his Majesty the King, the Right of Saskatchewan.
WILLIAM MAXIMNUK on or about the 2nd day of June, 2020 at or near RM OF BUCHANAN, Saskatchewan did
ASSAULT ON DON FERGUSON, A PUBLIC OFFICER FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION SERVICES ENGAGED IN THE EXECUTION OF HIS DUTY CONTRARY TO SECTION 270(2) OF THE CRIMINAL CODE.
AND WHEREAS the Court has ordered that the offender be imprisoned for a term of: 6 Months, Conditional Sentence Length Order# 94931009
AND WHEREAS the Court has ordered that the offender be imprisoned for a TOTAL term of: 6 Months
AND WHEREAS the Court is satisfied that service of the sentence of imprisonment in the community would not endanger the safety of the community, the Court FURTHER ORDERS that the offender serve this sentence of imprisonment in the community, subject to his or her compliance with the following conditions, namely that the offender:
- Keep the peace and be of good
- Appear before the court when required to do so by the
- Report to the Supervisor or his delegate within two working days of today’s date and after that when required and in the manner directed by the Supervisor or his/her Designate
- Remain within the Jurisdiction of the court (Saskatchewan) unless written permission to go outside that Jurisdiction is obtained from the Court or Supervisor.
- Notify the Supervisor in advance of any change in the Offender’s name or address and promptly notify the Supervisor of any change of the Offender’s employment or occupation
WILLIAM MAXIMNUK is prohibited from owning, being a person responsible for or having the custody or control of cattle, horses, fowl, sheep, and cats commencing on the date of this order and for the remainder of his life, pursuant to the provisions of Section 23 of The Animal Protection Act, 2018 except for the following types and corresponding numbers of animals:
60 (Sixty) Cattle inclusive of any offspring;
22 (Twenty-Two) Horses inclusive of any offspring; and 30 (Thirty) Chickens inclusive of any offspring; (hereinafter referred to as the “Permitted Animals”)
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of The Animal Protection Act, 2018, during the term of this prohibition William Maxinmuk shall not own, lease, use, control, reside on or occupy the same property as cattle, horses, fowl, sheep, and cats except the Permitted Animals.
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of the The Animal Protection Act, 2018, during the term of this prohibition William Maximnuk shall provide Animal Protection Services of Sasktachewan with a current address of residence including a proper land location, by March 27th, 2023 and he shall advise Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan, in writing, of any change of residence within fifteen (15) days of any such change.
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of the The Animal Protection Act, 2018, during the term of this prohibition William Maximnuk shall provide Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan with a complete listing of all real property that he owns, leases, uses, controls or occupies where the Permitted Animals may be kept by him including a proper land location, by March 27th, 2023 and he shall advise Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan, in writing, of any change to the real property he owns, leases, uses, controls or occupies within fifteen (I 5) days of any such change.
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of the The Animal Protection Act, 2018, during the term of this prohibition William Maximnuk shall allow for inspection by an Animal Protection Officers or Peace Officers (as defined in the Criminal Code) of real property owned, leased, used, controlled, resided on or occupied by him, without warrant, to ensure compliance with this order.
Pursuant to Section 23(5) of the The Animal Protection Act, 2018, should William Maximnuk at any time be found in possession of cattle, horses, fowl, sheep or cats in a number or kind greater than the Permitted Animals, such additional animals will be forfeited and removed from his possession forthwith and will be forfeited to his Majesty the King, the Right of Saskatchewan.