Travelling, Importing and Exporting

Many species of animals and plants are in danger of extinction because of commercial exploitation. If you are travelling out of Canada, you may be tempted to purchase wildlife products or even live animals.

For more information, visit the sites listed below:

Main Websites

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Particular Programs or Publications

• CITES control list : effective 2003-02-13
• CITES Identification Guide - Birds
• CITES information notes
• CITES Permits
• Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act- (WAPPRIITA)