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Importation of Live Fish

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The importation of live fish is regulated by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans

You may wish to visit their Web site.

The importation of certain types of fish, such as tropical or endangered species, may also be subject to controls imposed by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which is administered by the Canadian Wildlife Service. Please contact the Canadian Wildlife Service for information by telephone: (613) 997-1840; (819) 953-6283 or via their Web site.

For additional information on policies pertaining to exotic pet animals, visit the Web site of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC Canada).

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