It is the exporters responsibility that the animal meets the import health requirements of Canada.

Information about the process required to import animals into Canada can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.

Email

cfia.nisc-csni.acia@canada.ca

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

As required by the importing country.

There is a model veterinary certificate of health for the importation of commercial dogs less than eight months of age to Canada for ‘In Special Training Status’.

• Model Veterinary Certificate of Health – Export of Commercial Dogs Less than Eight Months of Age to Canada for In Special Training Status –March 2022 (PDF 139 KB)
  

Note

The dog(s) must be accompanied by:

• An import permit issued by the CFIA
• A Veterinary Certificate of Health issued by a licensed veterinarian
• A Kennel of Origin Certificate issued by an official veterinarian, or issued by a licensed veterinarian and endorsed by an official veterinarian.

Transport requirements

The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.

If your animal is returning to Australia, you should make yourself familiar with the Department’s requirements for importing live animals into Australia. This is important as your animal may have been exposed to diseases that do not occur in Australia.

Based on importing country website and information. Entry last reviewed 10 March 2022.