April 2

Question 1

What section of the Criminal Code of Canada addresses animal welfare?

Answer 1

Section 445 - “every one commits an offence who WILFULLY and without lawful excuse…”
(endangering or injuring other animals)

Question 2

Can a person be charged for animal abuse if “they didn’t know”

Answer 2

“I didn’t know” = not wilful = not criminal (given section 445 states “WILFULL”)

Question 3

Health of Animals Act (1990)

Answer 3

FEDERAL LEGISLATION
- “enabling act” = authorizes the making of regulations
- aimed at protecting Canadian livestock from contagious diseases

Question 4

Health of Animals Regulations (HAR)

Answer 4

FEDERAL LEGISLATION
- disease control, quarantine, animal disposal
- import and export of animals/animal products
- transport & feeding during transport of live animals

Question 5

Health of Animals Regulations (part XII-Transport of Animals)

Answer 5

FEDERAL LEGISLATION
- Protects animals from undue suffering during loading and transport
- Prohibits transport of an animal (infirmity, illness, fatigue, injury)
- Requires animal to be fit for transport

Question 6

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Answer 6

FEDERAL LEGISLATION
Responsible for the welfare of animals during transport

Question 7

What federal legislation regulates humane handling and slaughter of food animals?

Answer 7

Meat Inspection Act (1985)
Meat Inspection Regulation (1990)

Question 8

Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act (2019)

Answer 8

• aka PAWS Act (replaces OSPCA Act)
• better protects animals
• toughest penalties in Canada
• first provincial government-based animal welfare enforcement system

Question 9

Standards of PAWS Act

Answer 9

• Basic standards of care for all animals
• Standards of care for dogs that live outdoors
• Standards of care for captive wildlife
• Standard for enclosures for captive wildlife
• Standards of care for captive primates

Question 10

PAWS Act - Basic standards of care (8)

Answer 10

1) Food and water
2) Medical attention
3) General welfare care
4) Safe transportation
5) Sleeping and resting area
6) exercise; sanitary; ventilation; light; protection
7) pen restrictions
8) humane euthanasia

Question 11

National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC)

Answer 11

Leads the code of practice development process
- 14 current
- scientists’ committee & code development committee (stakeholders)

Question 12

Animal Care Assessment Model (ACAM)

Answer 12

Process to follow when developing an animal care assessment program