Science and research at the CFIA

The science that contributes to evidence-based decisions that protect Canada's food, animal and plant resources.

Services and information

Our network of 13 laboratories and their areas of scientific expertise

Published scientific research, blogs, fact sheets and policies

Articles, videos and podcasts that explain what we do and how we do it

Our work with Canadian and international scientists, universities and other partners

Open access to data, scientist profiles and publications

Our team of talented scientific professionals working in food safety, plant health and animal health

Learn about our centres of expertise on specific animal diseases.

Find out how open science makes the CFIA stronger and benefits all Canadians.

Learn about the important work being done by the CFIA's women in science.