Canada to ban the import of dogs from more than 100 countries, including Russia and Ukraine

Canada to ban the import of dogs from more than 100 countries, including Russia and Ukraine

The ban comes into force on September 28, World Rabies Day.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced that as of Sept. 28, 2022, it will ban the importation of commercial dogs from countries with a high risk of rabies into the country.

Commercial dogs may include, but are not limited to, dogs for resale, adoption, fostering, breeding, shows, research and other purposes.

The list of high-risk countries included: