On October 6th the Mayor and Council of Vancouver approved new dog control bylaws. They are scheduled to be adopted on Novemeber 2nd. Most of the additions to the existing bylaws are more "control" bylaws, but this section addresses dog welfare:

Minimum Care Standards for Dogs

Certain minimum standards of care for dogs are to be established. These regulations will require everyone who keeps a dog to ensure that dog is provided with sufficient potable water, food, shelter and sufficient exercise to maintain the dog in good health. The new By-Law will also prevent dogs from being confined in an enclosed space, including a car without adequate ventilation, and require that dogs be securely confined while being transported in an open vehicle. These provisions are consistent with by-law provisions in a number of other municipalities. A proposed minimum fine of $250 is proposed for contravention.