VISION STATEMENT

The Association delivers education programs to enhance the knowledge of conformation dog judges; liaises with the CKC to provide input on CKC decisions, policies and programs that affect conformation dog judging; and disseminates information to members so they can remain informed and united in their common goal of promoting critical breed characteristics and improving the quality of conformation dog judges

 

CDJA BURSARY FUND 

Applications for the 2023/2024 academic year are now being accepted. Contact Diane Fast: dianefastone@gmail.com

Click here for information and application form

 

UPCOMING EDUCATION EVENTS

 

CHECK THE CDJA FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

 

CHECK WITH THE REGIONAL JUDGES STUDY GROUPS FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EDUCATION EVENTS

Upcoming full day seminars:

 

 

 

ADVANCED JUDGES CONFERENCE: 2024 WILL BE IN QUEBEC. DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

For information contact Linda St. Hilaire: lindasthilaire@videotron.ca

 

ON-LINE SEMINAR SCHEDULE:

Future seminars will be posted here. Additional info can be located under Events Heading at the top of this page.

• May 21 - Xoloitzcuintli - Giovanna Sweidan and Maria Guadalupe Arena

• June 11 - Portuguese Water Dog - Danik Dancause

• July and August – summer break - no webinars!

• September 10 - Pug - Tannis Postma

• October 8 - TBD

• November – Nova Scotia Duct Trolling Retriever - Christine Jones

• December 10 - Bergamasco Shepherd - Bergamasco Shepherd Association of Canada

The On-line seminar, via WebEx, starts at 8:00 p.m. ET - please see Events Page for instructions on using WebEx

PLEASE register when you receive your invitation email and  sign on anytime after 7:30 pm ET. Hope you are able to attend!

FOR INFORMATION ON THE ON-LINE SEMINARS, PLEASE GO TO THE EVENTS PAGE UNDER UPCOMING SEMINARS FOR DETAILS AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

 

Great News for CKC Conformation Judge's Eligibility to Officiate at FCI International Events

The CKC has been working with FCI to update the Memorandum of Understanding regarding CKC Conformation Judges. We are pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2024, there are exciting changes for our Conformation Judges. A judge no longer needs to judge four (4) National Shows in four (4) Different FCI member countries before they are allowed to award CACIBs. Conformation Judges will now be allowed to judge the breeds they are approved to judge in Canada and award CACIBs. To view the FCI member countries: https://www.fci.be/en/members/

Below is the new revised Memorandum of Understanding effective May 1, 2024:
CKC judges are allowed to judge in the FCI member country's all-breed, group, and specialty national shows, the breeds they are approved to judge in Canada.
CKC judges are allowed to judge the breeds they are approved to judge in Canada at FCI International CACIB Shows and award CACIB to them.
The FCI Office and the judges concerned will be responsible for keeping track of assignments undertaken in an FCI member country. Taking into account the legal restrictions on the exercise of extra-territorial jurisdiction by the CKC, it will be the responsibility of the CKC to communicate them to their judges, and the practical implementation and enforcement of the agreed above principles will be under the responsibility of the FCI Office, of the FCI members and the judges concerned.

 

Important Information for CDJA Members:
 

• UPDATE TO CKC Policy & Procedures - Chapter 7
  APPENDIX 1 – Personal Use of Social Media Guidelines for CKC Judges [Board Motion #40-09-20 Update: Amended 30-06-21] 
  
  Judges are held to higher standards of conduct and should abide by the CKC principles of impartiality, integrity, and ethics outlined in this section on the use of social media.
  Judges must:
  • Be mindful, when using social media, of their professional association with the CKC and strive not to bring CKC into disrepute.
  • Understand that what is said and done on social media can reflect on yourself, your colleagues and the CKC as a whole.
  • Maintain professional decorum and be aware that using social media to solicit assignments, make derogatory comments, re-posting comments or endorsements, or for self-promotion may result in
  disciplinary action.
  • Refrain from the expression of personal opinions on controversial subjects, including placements, judging, and critiques which can undermine the credibility of judges and the CKC, and erode the trust
  of CKC members.
  • Consider inappropriate public and private contacts through social media the same as verbal or written contacts and subject to regulations listed under rule 4.1.5, violation which must be reported to CKC.
   

 

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