Author: Darrel Pratt

In Canada it is illegal to possess southern flying squirrels as pets but there is no information on any illegal pet trade. Can I get a flying squirrel as a pet? They are illegal to own in: Alabama. California. Colorado. Do we have flying squirrels in Ontario? Southern flying squirrels range along the northern shore […]

Is it legal in Canada? The practice of lane splitting, and lane filtering is currently not legal in Canada. Is it legal for motorcycles to filter? Contrary to popular belief, filtering through stationary or slow-moving traffic is not illegal. In fact, one of the many attractions of riding a motorcycle is the ability to get […]

COSEWIC Status History: Designated Endangered in April 1978. Status re-examined and confirmed Endangered in April 1986. Status re-examined and designated Threatened in April 1996 and in May 2000. Status re-examined and designated Special Concern in April 2007. When were the sea otters declared endangered? 1977Historically, sea otters numbered in the hundreds of thousands in the […]

Species Status Information Federal protection of Sea Otters is provided under the Marine Mammal Regulations, made pursuant to the Fisheries Act. The current range of Sea Otters in British Columbia likely represents not more than 15% of the occupied range of the species in the North Pacific. What’s being done to protect sea otters? Sea […]

Federal authorities closed Canada’s borders Wednesday to commercial dogs, including ones being put up for sale or adoption, from more than 100 countries deemed to be at high risk for canine rabies. What countries are rescue dogs banned from Canada? Most of the regions affected by the ban are in Africa (including Egypt), Central and […]

Right now, an estimated 28,000 Ball pythons are kept as exotic pets across Canada, and we’re considered one of the main importers globally. Are ball pythons legal in Canada? Several of the creatures are illegal under provincial law, but others, like ball pythons, are allowed. Do pythons live in Canada? While it sounds exotic, there […]

Never purchase wild caught turtles, and never purchase native species of any kind being sold as pets. It is illegal to keep most species of native turtles as pets in Ontario. Is it legal to own a tortoise in Canada? There are no regulations on the imports of reptiles and amphibians, except for turtles and […]

Does Canada allow animal testing? Canada unfortunately does allow animal testing. Even on cosmetics. There is no law in place that bans it, although it is not a legal requirement. Is cosmetic testing on animals legal in Canada? Canadians are often shocked to learn that it is still legal in our country to use animals […]

Although sugar gliders are legal in all Canadian provinces, some municipalities prohibit or restrict its possession. It is therefore important to verify the legality of the sugar glider with its municipality by-laws. In Quebec, the sugar glider is legal in all municipalities! Can I have a sugar glider in Ontario? No, there are many places […]

Yes, dogs are allowed on the GO Transit – with some restrictions. Small dogs can ride at all times provided they can fit in a small carrier that can sit on your lap or under your seat. For larger dogs, the pet policies change to: Must be on a leash at all times. Are dogs […]