The Government of Canada protects the health of Canadian animals, plants and natural habitats by restricting the importation of food, animals, plants and related products from foreign countries. These items can introduce harmful diseases, pests, viruses and microorganisms.

Canada's import restrictions apply to travellers. As a general rule, every traveller entering Canada must declare all food, animals, plants and related products they are carrying. Declarable items that do not pose a risk are returned and can be brought into the country. Those that could affect Canada's animals, plants and natural habitats are confiscated.

This Website provides the most up-to-date information about what can and cannot be brought into Canada. Travellers are encouraged to inform themselves about the rules and restrictions that apply,

Be Aware and Declare.

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