Government of Canada Invests in Guide and Service Dog Breeding and Training Facility to Support Canadians with Disabilities
Ottawa, Ontario – November 8, 2024 – The Government of Canada announced today a significant investment in a new guide and service dog breeding and training facility that will provide Canadians with disabilities with access to highly trained and reliable assistance animals.
The investment, totaling $25 million over five years, will be used to establish a state-of-the-art facility that will breed, raise, and train guide and service dogs. The facility will be operated by the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, a non-profit organization with over 90 years of experience in training assistance animals.
“Our government is committed to supporting Canadians with disabilities to live full and independent lives,” said the Honorable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. “This investment will ensure that more Canadians have access to the life-changing assistance of a guide or service dog.”
The facility will be located in a central location in Canada, with easy access for clients from across the country. It will feature modern breeding and training facilities, as well as specialized staff with expertise in working with dogs and people with disabilities.
The facility will breed and train a variety of guide and service dogs, including:
- Guide dogs for people with visual impairments
- Service dogs for people with physical disabilities
- Hearing dogs for people with hearing impairments
- Seizure response dogs for people with epilepsy
“This investment will have a profound impact on the lives of Canadians with disabilities,” said Robert Fenton, President and CEO of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. “These dogs provide independence, mobility, and companionship, enabling people to live more fulfilling and inclusive lives.”
The Government of Canada is also providing funding for the training of new guide and service dog trainers, ensuring that there is a skilled workforce to meet the growing demand for assistance animals.
“This investment is not only an investment in guide and service dogs but an investment in the lives of people with disabilities,” said Qualtrough. “We are committed to building a more accessible and inclusive Canada for all.”
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