Application for an Aviculture Permit under the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022

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All information included in this application is treated as confidential. Personal information collected as part of the permitting process is protected under the Privacy Act.

Important: Please consult the document “Instruction Sheet: Applying for an Aviculture Permit under the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022” when filling out this application. Incomplete, illegible or unsigned application forms will be returned and may result in a refusal of your application or a delay in the issuance of your permit. Send the completed application form and any additional documents to your regional Canadian Wildlife Service office (contact information can be found on the accompanying instruction sheet).

Section 1: Applicant information

1.1 Contact information

Surname : [text box]

Given name : [text box]

Mailing address (street number and name, incl. P.O. Box if applicable): [text box]

City: [text box]

Province/territory: [text box]

Postal code: [text box]

Telephone number (day): [text box]

Telephone number (other): [text box]

Email address: [text box]

Fax (if applicable): [text box]

1.2 Previous permits

Do you currently have or have you previously held an aviculture permit in Canada?
[checkbox] Yes [checkbox] No
If yes, provide the most recent permit number: [text box]

Have you ever been refused an aviculture permit or had one cancelled or suspended?
[checkbox] Yes [checkbox] No
(if yes, provide reason): [text box]

Have you ever been convicted of an offence under the Migratory Birds Convention Act or the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022?
[checkbox] Yes [checkbox] No
(if yes, provide reason [text box]

Section 2: Species and experience

2.1 Species

Please list the species of migratory birds that will be subject to this aviculture permit: [text box]

2.2 Experience

Describe any experience you have with avicultural activities and/or migratory birds: [text box]

If you do not have any experience, please describe how you have educated yourself on migratory bird care: [text box]

Section 3: Facility and location

3.1 Facility

For the application to be considered complete, a written description of the facility where birds will be kept should be included in this section. 

1. Provide a general description and the dimensions (total area in m²) of the facility or area where the birds will be kept: [text box]
2. Provide a specific description of the type of material, structure and specific dimensions in meters (length x width) of the following items:
   1. The seasonal shelter (the enclosure size and type of material must be described)::
      Size (in meters): Length [text box] x width [text box]
   2. all other pens or enclosures:
      Size (in meters): Length [text box] x width [text box]
   3. fencing: [text box]
   4. the pond or watering hole: [text box]

[checkbox] Photographs of the facility attached (optional)

3.2 Location

Provide the civic address (or other location type such as latitude and longitude coordinates) of the location(s) where the migratory birds will be kept, and attach any additional information, such as a map, to assist in finding the location(s): [text box]

[checkbox] Map attached (optional)

Section 4 Measures for controlling the migratory birds

Select the method(s) that will be used to prevent the escape of the birds:

[checkbox] Kept in a total enclosure (that has a top)
[checkbox] Wing clipping and enclosure (with or without a top)
[checkbox] Pinioning and enclosure (with or without a top)
[checkbox] Tenectomy and enclosure (with or without a top)

Section 5: Documents and application fee

The following must be submitted along with the application for it to be considered complete:

[checkbox] Application fee: $10 (preferably, a cheque or money order payable to “Receiver General for Canada”). Please note that the non-sufficient funds fee is an additional $25.
[checkbox] A minimum of 5 photographs of the facility

Section 6: Statement of certification and applicant signature

I, [text box] (full name) attest that I have the knowledge to conduct the above activities and certify that:

• all information submitted in this application is accurate and has been completed to the best of my knowledge
• I will agree to an inspection of the premises if one is required
• I may not commence any activities that are the subject matter of this application before a valid aviculture permit is in my possession
• I will follow generally accepted avicultural practices; and
• I understand that, in order to legally conduct the activities, I may need to obtain additional federal, provincial, territorial, municipal and/or other permits or authorizations

Signature of applicant: [text box]

Date: [text box] (sign with dark ink) (yyyy/mm/dd)

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Date Received: [text box]

Permits Officer: [text box]
Approved [checkbox]
Refused [checkbox]
Date: [textbox]

Biological reviewer:
Approved [checkbox]
Refused [checkbox]
Not applicable [checkbox]
Date: [textbox]

Previous report on file:
Yes [checkbox]
No [checkbox]
Not applicable [checkbox]

Application fee received:
Yes [checkbox]
No [checkbox]

Comments: [text box]

[checkbox] Non-sufficient Funds fee required ($25)