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Indemnisation zoosanitaire
Compensation for disease-control destruction orders
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This federal program provides compensation for animals destroyed under disease control orders and related disposal costs. It also updates maximum compensation for bison and covers certain disposal costs for specific things such as animal feed, non-commercial refrigerators, cages, and feeders.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed indemnification claim form.
- Proof of the animal or thing’s value.
- Supporting documents for the claim assessment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Animal owners whose animals are ordered destroyed by the CFIA.
- Owners of certain things ordered destroyed by the CFIA.
- Canadian livestock and animal producers affected by disease control orders.
Eligible expenses
- Reasonable transport costs for animals, carcasses, or things.
- Cleaning and disinfection of the transport vehicle.
- Destruction or disposal costs, including commercial services, materials, equipment, and labour.
- Owner’s own labour for transport, cleaning, destruction, or disposal.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Cleaning and disinfection costs for things.
- Disposal costs for things not listed in the regulation.
- Compensation for animals or things not ordered destroyed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by a district CFIA veterinarian or delegated veterinary inspector.
- Claim value is assessed using available market evidence and supporting documents.
- An appeal mechanism is available under the Health of Animals Act.
- Payment timing can vary, and advance payments may be offered in some cases.
Additional information
- Indemnification is paid by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the Health of Animals Act.
- The program is designed to support disease control, not economic recovery.
- An appeal mechanism is available under the Act.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indemnisation zoosanitaire Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Indemnisation zoosanitaire. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Indemnisation zoosanitaire?
This federal program provides compensation for animals destroyed under disease control orders and related disposal costs. It also updates maximum compensation for bison and covers certain disposal costs for specific things such as animal feed, non-commercial refrigerators, cages, and feeders.
How much funding can be received?
Indemnisation zoosanitaire Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Indemnisation zoosanitaire program?
To be eligible for the Indemnisation zoosanitaire program, you must:
CFIA destruction order required.
Proof of value required.
Who can I contact for more information about the Indemnisation zoosanitaire?
You can contact Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) by email at cfia.legislation-legislation.acia@canada.ca.
Where is the Indemnisation zoosanitaire available?
The Indemnisation zoosanitaire program is available across Canada.
Is the Indemnisation zoosanitaire a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indemnisation zoosanitaire is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indemnisation zoosanitaire?
Indemnisation zoosanitaire is funded by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)