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The CFHS is a founding member of the National Companion Animal Coalition, which was formed in 1996. Joining the CFHS on the Coalition are the Canadian Kennel Club, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, and the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada. These organizations came together in 1994 for the sole purpose of establishing a standard for microchip technology, which was a requirement under the Puppy Import Regulations that were enacted in 1992 for puppies being imported into Canada from the United States.
Once the group had completed their initial task, they decided to officially form the Coalition and work together on companion animal issues of mutual interest, such as municipal animal control bylaws, dog bites, puppy mills and, of course, microchip identification for pets. The Coalition revised the Canadian microchip standard in early 2005 to adopt ISO technology.
The CFHS has an ex-officio role on the Animal Welfare Committee of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. This is a very active committee that addresses a broad spectrum of animal welfare issues, including farm husbandry practices, pet care, animal abuse, and the seal hunt. The committee meets twice a year.
The CFHS is a founding member of the newly-formed National Farm Animal Care Council and the only animal welfare organization represented on this group. The Council includes representatives from various livestock commodity groups, the restaurant and grocer associations, as well as federal and provincial governments. The goal of the Council is to implement a comprehensive and strategic approach to farm animal care in Canada.
