Bill C-282: Service Dogs for Veterans Act

The businesses most directly affected are service dog training organizations and breeders across Canada — outfits that train and certify dogs to assist people with physical or psychological needs. These operations, which can range from small specialized nonprofits to mid-sized professional training facilities, would become subject to new federal regulations covering dog health standards, breeding, training methods, team certification, and accreditation of their organizations and examiners. Accessory suppliers (such as vest and harness makers used to identify service dogs) may also face new product standards. The regulatory framework is to be developed in consultation with provinces, so operators in every province should expect eventual compliance requirements touching their day-to-day training and certification work.