Inspect and Protect

As Canada's Chief Veterinary Officer, I'm honoured to be part of a diverse community of CFIA veterinarians dedicated to protecting animals, people and the environment. If you're a practicing or aspiring veterinarian, consider joining our team!

Have food allergies? Check out these tips on how to read food labels when shopping with allergies.

The CFIA has touched Canadians' lives every single day for the last 25 years, whether you’re a traveller, farmer, rancher, gardener, pet owner or grocery shopper.

Listen to Scott Rattray clear up common misconceptions about inspection activities while discussing his role at the CFIA

Stumped on how to check your trees? Listen to CFIA expert Ron Neville’s tips and tricks that could save the lives of these beloved giants.

Listen to our conversation with Dr. Primal Silva, Chief Science Operating Officer, as he explains how and why you can have confidence in the CFIA’s science.

Souvenirs from your travels can be treasured reminders of your trip, but did you know they can also carry hidden pests? Carved masks and decorative pieces made from untreated bamboo or wood or that include bark pieces can carry invasive species, larvae, or eggs that pose a serious threat to Canada’s forests, agriculture, and environment.

People often associate E. coli outbreaks with raw or undercooked beef. But E. coli can be found on other products, like fresh produce. For example, between 2010 and 2019, 16 recalls due to E. coli in Canada were linked to romaine lettuce.

Managing highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in animal populations is essential for public health, the poultry industry, and the Canadian economy, especially since wild birds can carry and spread the virus without showing symptoms.