Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Increasing public awareness of updated CFIA dog import requirements and responsible alternatives to commercial import brokers.

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021

Description:

Use of various on-line marketing and outreach tools to: • make Canadians aware of Canadian import requirements for dogs • help Canadians make informed dog ownership choices (including adopting from domestic and international rescue organizations) that will reduce demand for dogs imported by commercial import brokers.

Organization:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Expected Results:

Canadians are aware of dog ownership alternatives and there is reduced demand for imports of dogs under eight months of age from commercial brokers.

Location:

Montreal, Quebec, CA H4C 2E1

Reference Number:

206-2020-2021-Q4-00003

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

Les Amis de HIS

Recipient's Legal Name:

Friends of Humane Society International

Program:

Federal Assistance Program

Program Purpose:

The Federal Assistance Program is CFIA's contribution program. It enables the Agency to support projects and initiatives led by external organizations that advance the CFIA's core responsibility for safe food and healthy plants and animals.