Author: Muriel Schmidt

Imports involving reptile species listed on Appendix I or II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) require a permit from Canadian authorities before entering Canada, but non-CITES-listed species do not. Unfortunately, permits for many reptiles are not required. Can you import reptiles to Canada? Amphibians and Reptiles There are no border […]

Nearly all native birds in Canada are protected, even if they don’t migrate. The only native species that are excluded are birds of prey (hawks, owls, eagles, falcons), kingfishers, ravens, crows, jays, and three species in the blackbird family (rusty blackbirds, common grackles, and brown‐headed cowbirds). Are Ravens protected species in Canada? Birds protected by […]

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. Can you hunt sea otters in Canada? In Canada, sea otters […]

Dog fighting has been illegal in Canada for well over 100 years – since 1892 to be exact. Under the Criminal Code of Canada it is an offence to cause unnecessary suffering. This includes the fighting and baiting of animals. Is dogfighting legal in Canada? Dogfighting has been illegal in Canada since 1892. It is […]

There are no regulations on the imports of reptiles and amphibians, except for turtles and tortoises, which require an import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Pet turtles and tortoises must have been in the owner’s possession in the country of origin and must accompany the owner into Canada. Can you bring reptiles to […]

You can bring your rodents (such as gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice and rats) in Canada without any documents (import permit or health certificate). What pets can you not have in Canada? All the Exotic Pets That are Illegal to Own in Canada Pexels. 1 / 17. Cassowaries. Pexels. 2 / 17. Canada Geese. Getty […]

These dogs must have a rabies vaccination certificate, a veterinary certificate of health, and be microchipped. Additionally, the person accompanying the dog or dogs must have an import permit. You should apply for an import permit 30 days before crossing the Canadian border with a dog. Can I adopt a dog in the US and […]

Amphibians and reptiles There are no regulations on the imports of reptiles and amphibians, except for turtles and tortoises, which require an import permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Can I have a snake as a pet in Canada? Amphibians and Reptiles Amphibians (such as salamanders, frogs, toads, newts) and reptiles (such as snakes, […]

Ontario adopted the common loon (Gavia immer) as its official bird on June 23, 1994. The loon is a common sight on many lakes and rivers in the province. In 1987, Canada replaced its $1 bill with a coin, which featured a swimming loon on the tail side. Why is the loon a Canadian symbol? […]

There’s a company right here in Montreal that lets you rent a puppy for the day!! The company is called Dogtime Community and the way it works is super simple. All you have to do is go onto their site, look through their list of available dogs in the city and send a request to […]