Chief Veterinary Officers collaborating across Canada to provide trusted leadership in animal health and welfare for Canadians.
Our mission as the Council of Chief Veterinary Officers (CCVO) is to serve the public interest by providing strategic direction on animal health and welfare in Canada through scientific assessment, information sharing and consensus building across governments.
Areas of Emphasis
One Health Focused
The CCVO ensures a collaborative approach across jurisdictions and disciplines when addressing animal, human and ecosystem health issues across Canada.
Regulatory Animal Health and Welfare
The CCVO works collaboratively with government and non-government stakeholders to strengthen the animal health and welfare regulatory framework across Provinces.
Veterinary Leadership
The CCVO is a source of scientifically based information for animal health and welfare stakeholders and works to coordinate and advise on nation-wide policies.