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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Animal Products
Animal Health and Production Division

Importation of Fish


The importation of live fish is regulated by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, for import requirements visit their website at: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/aquaculture/ornamental_e.htm

Address: National Registry of Aquatic Animal Health
200 Kent Street, Station 12W 114
Ottawa, ON  K1A 0E6
E-mail: NRFD@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

The importation of certain types of fish, such as tropical or endangered species, may also be subject to the control of the Canadian Wildlife Services - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).  You can contact Canadian Wildlife Services at 1-800-668-6767 or visit their website at: http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca.

For additional information on policies and positions for exotic animals, visit the website of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC Canada): http://www.pijaccanada.com/English/pp_exotic_animal_policy.cfm


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