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Provincial legislation

Provincial Animal Protection Laws

All of the provinces and territories have animal protection laws. However the laws do not deal with the same animal welfare issues, nor do they provide the same level of protection to animals. You can find the text of the laws for each province and territory below. To find out more about enforcement of the various laws, you may contact the provincial or local SPCA or humane society.

Alberta
Animal Protection Act

British Columbia
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Manitoba
Animal Care Act

Newfoundland and Labrador
Animal Protection Act

New Brunswick
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Act

Nova Scotia
An Act to Protect Animals and Aid Animals that are in Distress

Nunavut
The Dog Act [PDF]

Ontario
Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

Prince Edward Island
Animal Health and Protection Act [PDF]

Quebec
Animal Health Protection Act

Saskatchewan
Animal Protection Act [PDF]

Northwest Territories
Herd and Fencing Act and the Dog Act [PDF]