Service Dog & ESA Laws Across Canada
Each province and territory has its own laws protecting service dogs and emotional support animals. Select your location below to learn your specific rights.
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Ontario
Protected under AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and Ontario Human Rights Code.
View Ontario Laws →British Columbia
Protected under the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act -- one of Canada's strongest service animal laws.
View BC Laws →Alberta
Protected under the Service Dogs Act and Alberta Human Rights Act with strong public access rights.
View Alberta Laws →Quebec
Protected under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (Charte des droits et libertés de la personne).
View Quebec Laws →Manitoba
Protected under The Human Rights Code with accommodations for disability-related needs.
View Manitoba Laws →Saskatchewan
Protected under The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code with service animal accommodations.
View Saskatchewan Laws →Nova Scotia
Protected under the Service Dog Act and Nova Scotia Human Rights Act.
View Nova Scotia Laws →New Brunswick
Protected under the New Brunswick Human Rights Act with disability accommodations.
View New Brunswick Laws →Prince Edward Island
Protected under the PEI Human Rights Act with service animal provisions.
View PEI Laws →Newfoundland & Labrador
Protected under the Human Rights Act and Guide/Hearing Dog Regulations.
View NL Laws →Canadian Territories
Yukon
Protected under the Yukon Human Rights Act with accommodations for persons with disabilities.
View Yukon Laws →Northwest Territories
Protected under the NWT Human Rights Act with disability-related accommodations.
View NWT Laws →Nunavut
Protected under the Nunavut Human Rights Act with service animal provisions.
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