We were asked for help with a PhD research project through the university of Guelph focusing on understanding social and environmental factors related to the pet rabbit owning experience and pet rabbit welfare. This is an excellent opportunity for rabbit-owning families to be part of some important research to help understand rabbit care (e.g., diet, […]
Zoom calls, red-eye flights, and road trips. Our team has been traveling around the country, meeting with elected officials, and making presentations about our members and the high standards by which you operate. 2022 was a busy year of speaking up for members but also for the rights of pet owners to keep their animals […]
BAIE-D’URFÉ, QC, Dec. 21, 2022 – The Hagen Family Foundation announces a donation towards Wildlife Preservation Canada for the conservation efforts to save the Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa), the most endangered frog in Canada. A sum of $10,000 was donated to provide financial relief and support for their recovery plan of this species at risk. Wildlife Preservation Canada’s mission is to […]
Eligible PIJAC Canada members receive a CFIB membership free each year to provide our businesses with a wealth of tools, resources and money saving opportunities. Top Member Issues for September The top questions coming to our Business Advisors this month were on the Credit Card Class Action Suit, statutory holidays (Labour Day, the Queen’s Day […]
What follows is a notice from the Public Health Agency of Canada to pet industry members about the recent outbreak of Monkeypox and how it could impact some animals, caregivers, and professionals. Please read the text below and share it with others in your network in order to help disseminate the information about precautions and safety measures. Important […]
The following is a summary of the ongoing advocacy work being done by the PIJAC Canada team. Here is what is happening across Canada: QUEBEC The government of Quebec through the Ministry of (MAPAQ) is working towards adopting dog breeding methods that will improve animal welfare in a sustainable way with a focus on disease management. […]
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV-2) has recently appeared in Ontario. Our team has been in contact with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to discuss the issue. While RHDV-2 is new to Ontario, it has also appeared in Alberta and British Columbia previously. The number of […]
Congratulations to the 2022 western region Pet Community Awards Winners. We had an amazing group of candidates this spring, inspiring over 2000 people to vote. What has made these awards even more special this year is that we could announce them live at our first in-person show in 2 years! The pandemic may have changed many […]
The City of Winnipeg is asking for public input on regulating specialty pets (exotic animals). They are asking if you think a reduced list (aka: positive or allowable list) of #animals should be allowed while all others would be banned. This would result in a de facto ban of many common pets (birds, small mammals, […]
If you have not already had the chance to read our latest whitepaper, Canada Love Specialty Pets, please download your copy. It speaks to what a specialty pet is, the growth of specialty pets in homes, how specialty pets are regulated in Canada, and the important role they play in pet families.