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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
What can I bring into Canada?Wondering what the law allows?Insects? Sandwiches? Hunting trophies? Travellers may safely bring many plant and animal products into Canada in personal luggage. But remember: Canadian law requires you to declare all plants and animals and their products, including insects, that you bring into Canada. Many travellers fail to declare things like meat, animal hides, live birds, plants and fruit. Most travellers are unaware of the hazards ... but the risks are real. These items can harbour microscopic diseases and pests that can seriously harm Canada’s agriculture industry and environment. Canada is serious about protection.Administrative penalties of up to $400 may be imposed or prosecution may be pursued if you do not declare restricted or prohibited items. Inspectors of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) work with specially trained detector dogs — to prevent the entry of plant and animal products prohibited by law. Declare everything you are carrying. It’s the only way to be sure.Use the table as a quick guide to what you can bring into Canada. But remember: the pest and disease situation around the world is constantly changing. Seek advice before travelling.
Plants, animals, and their products from other countries may be prohibited, or may require additional documents before they are allowed entry into Canada. Contact CBSA. When are documents required?Meat and dairy products, nuts, plants, fruits and live animals, if allowed into Canada, may require permits issued in Canada in advance, and/or certificates from the country of origin. Contact CBSA. Without required documents, entry is not permitted. Some products, plants or animals may be seized and disposed of, or ordered removed from Canada. Others may require treatment before they can stay. Travellers are responsible for all costs related to disposal, quarantine or treatment. Does my pet need a permit?Many live animals require permits. Often animals require a health inspection in the country of origin. A domestic dog or cat travelling with the owner need only meet the rabies certification requirements. Check the CFIA Web site under "Pet Imports" for more information. Can CFIA supply all the information I need about plants and animals? No. Some provinces have special requirements, as do other federal departments and agencies such as Environment Canada. For instance, Canada has import and export requirements for some 30,000 wild animals, including fish, and plant species and their products listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). For information regarding CITES, phone the Canadian Wildlife Service at 1- 800-668-6767. Web site: http://www.cites.ec.gc.ca/ Questions? Contact CBSA!From within Canada, call: |
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