We are currently responding to cases of avian influenza in domestic birds across Canada. Anyone with birds must practice good biosecurity habits to protect poultry and prevent disease.
To date, the most common avian influenza virus in domestic birds has been highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N1.
- On November 8, 2024, the CFIA confirmed the presence of the HPAI H5N2 subtype in poultry in British Columbia
- On November 25, 2024, the CFIA detected low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI), subtype H5, in Quebec
- On February 12, 2025, we confirmed the presence of the HPAI H5N5 subtype in poultry in Newfoundland and Labrador
- The HPAI virus (genotype B3.13) found in U.S. dairy cattle has not been detected in birds, cattle or any other animals in Canada
Avian influenza is not a food safety concern. There is no evidence to suggest that eating cooked poultry or eggs could transmit the virus to humans.
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Services and information
HPAI in livestock
HPAI in dairy cows in the U.S. and guidance for producers and veterinarians
Status by province
Avian influenza detections by province and estimated number of infected birds
Moving flocks and poultry products through control zones
Map of affected areas, permits and conditions
Permits and conditions
What is required for the movement of birds and by-products through a control zone
Investigations and orders
Current and recent investigations in each province
Infected and high risk premises
What to expect, compensation, cleaning and disinfection
HPAI science and research
Science and research related to the prevention, detection, response and management of HPAI in animals
Facts about avian influenza (bird flu)
General information about bird flu and reducing the spread of the disease
HPAI dashboards
Data on HPAI in Canadian domestic birds and wildlife