Guide Dog And Service Dog Act

The Province introduced the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act, in the Legislature on March 12, 2015. If it is passed, it will replace the Guide Animal Act.

The proposed Act and accompanying regulations address access rights for individuals who rely on guide dogs or service dogs, while ensuring clarity and safety for businesses and other members of the public. In particular, the Act will:

1. Limit certification to dogs and no other animals;
2. Recognize both guide dogs for the visually impaired and service dogs for individuals with other disabilities;
3. Require a high training standard for certified dogs;
4. Provide an option for dogs to be tested by a designated third party if they were not trained at a facility that is accredited by either Assistance Dogs International or the International Guide Dog Federation;