Montreal will roll back a ban on pit bull-type dogs after animal protection groups slammed the measure.

Valrie Plante, who was elected mayor of the Canadian city in November, promised during her campaign that she would repeal breed-specific restrictions on dog ownership that had been put into place by former Mayor Denis Coderre.

On Friday, Craig Sauv, a city councilor who serves on a committee that handles animal control, announced that animal control bylaws that target specific dog breeds or physical characteristics rather than demonstrated behavior will be officially lifted at a Dec. 20 meeting.

Montreal is a welcoming city for pet owners and will remain so, Sauv said, according to the CBC.