As of September 28, 2022, the entry of commercial dogs into Canada from countries at high-risk for dog rabies will be prohibited by CFIA until further notice. As of this date, commercial dogs from countries at high-risk for dog rabies will not be permitted to enter Canada and import permits will no longer be issued. Commercial dogs include dogs intended for purposes such as being given/transferred to another person, resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, show or exhibition and research.
Visit CFIA online for more information and the list of affected countries.