Dogs in Nunavut, Canada: rules, tax and travel
In Iqaluit licensing is free for most dogs and cats, but dogs designated vicious need a $250 yearly licence.
Rules come from the City of Iqaluit by-law; other Nunavut communities set their own and the territorial rules were not retrieved.
The national rules for Canada apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Licensing is free for most animals in Iqaluit. A dog designated vicious needs an annual licence of $250. Tags are available from City Hall after an Animal Licensing Form.[1]
Other rules
Impound fee for an animal at large is $125 plus daily care of $20 for a dog and $15 for a cat; vicious dogs $250.[1]
Not confirmed yet: Microchip, Dog tax, Licence or owner test, Liability insurance, Leash and muzzle. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- iqaluit.ca/node/10155 (official)