Annual Report 2012-2013 Canadian Council on Animal Care

Advancing the Ethical Use and Welfare of Animals
in Canadian Science
Annual Report 2012-2013
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Contents
CCAC Survey of Animal Use 2011................................................... 2
CCAC Guidelines on the Ethical Use of Animals in Science............4
Contributors to Guidelines Development..........................................5
Replacement, Reduction and Refinement Alternatives.................... 6
Fellowship Program..........................................................................7
Assessment and Certification of Canadian Institutions.....................8
CCAC Assessment Panels..............................................................11
Education and Training Opportunities.............................................12
Communications with Canada and Beyond....................................13
National and International Recognition...........................................14
Structure and Composition of CCAC Council.................................15
CCAC Board of Directors and Standing Committees .....................16
Secretariat Personnel.....................................................................17
Ensuring Good Animal Practice
in Humane Science in Canada
The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) is an autonomous and independent
body, created in 1968 to oversee the ethical use of animals in Canadian science. It is a
registered not-for-profit organization, and is governed by a Council of representatives
from 22 national organizations.
The CCAC is dedicated to the advancement of the ethical use and welfare of animals
in science across Canada. To achieve these goals, it sets standards which incorporate
expert opinion, scientific evidence, the values of Canadians and the ethical principles
of replacement, reduction and refinement of animal use. Through an assessment and
certification process, the CCAC verifies that institutions using animals for scientific
purposes meet its standards. Additionally, the CCAC strives to disseminate information
on its role and the use of animals in Canadian science to its constituents and the general
public.
The present report covers activities undertaken by the CCAC from April 1, 2012 to
March 31, 2013. The report explores the various ways in which the CCAC works
towards ensuring ethical animal use in Canadian science, how it functions as an
organization and how it strives to carry out its mission into the future. In accordance
with the CCAC’s commitment to transparency, a comprehensive summary of the latest
statistics on the number of animals used in science is presented. Included is an outline
on the integrative process of guidelines development as well as a detailed description
of the CCAC’s assessment and certification program for Canadian institutions. This
report also recounts the CCAC’s efforts at providing educational opportunities as
well as its contributions to the public dialogue on the subject of animal use in science.
By presenting this annual report, the CCAC endeavors to promote understanding,
awareness and sensitivity to the ethical use of and care of animals in Canadian science.
CCAC Survey of Animal Use 2011
The survey of animal use for scientific purposes in Canada is published annually using data provided by institutions participating in the
CCAC Program. This data is important not only for accountability to the Canadian public, but also to better understand the nature of
animal use in Canada. Analysis of the data provides valuable information that is used to develop better tools for animal care and use
(and its oversight), and impacts guidelines and policy development.
Number of Animals Used in 2011* by Institutions
Participating in the CCAC Program
Category of Animals
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Number of Animals
Fish
1,300,259
Mice
1,090,730
Rats
225,971
Birds
224,288
Cattle
216,588
Reptiles/Amphibians
90,010
Pigs
61,384
Animals, other
52,058
Rodents, other
26,532
Guinea pigs
25,095
Dogs
10,199
Cats
6,220
Nonhuman primates
4,355
TOTAL
Animals Used in CCAC Certified Institutions in 2011
3,333,689
78.5% of animals
used in science in 2011
were fish, mice and rats
* Participants in the CCAC Program are required to submit their animal use data for a calendar year by March 31st of the following year. Collection, compilation and analysis of the data is normally
completed by the end of the year; however, due to financial constraints, the results of the 2011 survey are the most recent data available. For more details, visit http://www.ccac.ca/en_/publications/audf
2011 DATA ACCORDING TO
PURPOSE OF USE
PUrposes of animal use in science
PURPOSE OF
ANIMAL USE
Fundamental Research
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EXAMPLES
● Assessing the influence
of auditory stimulation on
auditory development Studies to broaden knowledge
of fish
of essential physiological
structures and functions and
● Studying migration patterns
animal behaviours
or habitats of wild animals
FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
MEDICAL OR CLINICAL STUDIES
DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTS OR
DEVICES
REGULATORY TESTING
EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
2011 DATA ACCORDING TO CATEGORY OF
INVASIVENESS OF PROTOCOL
Medical or Clinical
Studies
Studies for medical purposes
that relate to human or animal
diseases and disorders
Development of
Products or Devices
Studies to investigate
potential therapies for humans
and animals, before regulatory
testing is carried out on the
most promising therapies
Regulatory Testing
EXPERIMENTS THAT CAUSE
LITTLE OR NO DISCOMFORT
OR STRESS
EXPERIMENTS WHICH CAUSE
MINOR STRESS OR PAIN OF
SHORT DURATION
EXPERIMENTS WHICH CAUSE
MODERATE TO SEVERE DISTRESS OR
DISCOMFORT
EXPERIMENTS WHICH CAUSE SEVERE
PAIN NEAR, AT, OR ABOVE TOLERANCE
THRESHOLD OF UNANESTHETIZED,
CONSCIOUS ANIMALS
Protocols are assigned a category of invasiveness based on a precautionary approach according to
the potential level of pain and distress that animals may experience. The CCAC requires institutional
ACCs to ensure that any potential pain and/or distress are minimized. Anesthetics and analgesics
must be used; any exceptions require scientific justification and ACC approval.
Animal-based regulatory
testing required by
governments to ensure the
safety of pharmaceuticals,
biologicals, chemicals, and
medical devices
Educational Purposes
● Studying rodents to better
understand the genes
involved in diabetes, cancer
and arthritis
● Studying dogs to better
understand and develop
treatments for canine
epilepsy
● Development of new dietary
products for farm animals
● Studies undertaken to
develop artificial organs
● Safety testing of vaccines
on rodents and non-human
primates
● Testing the efficacy of a
new medication
● Training of veterinary
students on disease
prevention, diagnosis and
treatment
Teaching and training to
communicate scientific
concepts, and develop
practical skills and expertise in ● Training of animal health
technicians on vaccination,
specific techniques
X-rays and dental care
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CCAC Guidelines on the Ethical Use of Animals in Science
The delivery of the CCAC’s mandate is based on guidelines and policy statements that give clear direction to institutional animal care
and use programs. Guidelines documents are developed and revised in response to the current and emerging needs of the research
community, advances in laboratory animal care, and the needs of the Assessment and Certification Program.
International Harmonization of Standards
For each new guidelines document to be developed, a subcommittee of experts is
established. These experts work together to produce a CCAC guidelines document
that is based on sound scientific evidence and expert opinion, and has received
extensive peer review. Strong peer involvement ensures guidelines are aligned with
advances in science and animal care, nationally and internationally, and suited to the
needs of Canadian institutions and investigators.
Collaboration with international colleagues:
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Dr. Gilly Griffin, Guidelines and Three R’s Programs Director, chaired
the international group that developed The ICLAS Working Group on
Harmonization: International Guidance Concerning the Production, Care and
Use of Genetically-Altered Animals. This document has been published in the
journal Laboratory Animals.
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Dr. Gilly Griffin, Guidelines and Three R’s Programs Director, and Dr. Michael
Baar, Assessment and Certification Program Director, co-authored a chapter
on the Canadian oversight system for the book Lab Animals: Regulations and
Recommendations for Global Collaborative Research, providing a comparison
of oversight systems throughout the world.
Aligning Guidelines with Animal Welfare
The CCAC invited a number of scientific societies, the Canadian Federation
of Humane Societies, animal care committee (ACC) coordinators and
senior administrators to recommend suitable candidates for several
new subcommittees that are being established. Collectively, these new
subcommittees will produce a series of guidelines documents to replace
the array of topics covered in the CCAC’s Guide to the Care and Use of
Experimental Animals, volume 1 (1993) and volume 2 (1984).
These revisions are critical to align CCAC standards with current best
practices in animal welfare and science. To streamline the presentation
of guidelines, the new subcommittees will develop general principles for
facility management, welfare assessment, husbandry, health and disease
control, breeding colony/broodstock management, and experimental
procedures. Other subcommittees working on species-specific guidelines
(revisions of chapters of volume 2) will then be able to cross-reference
these general principles and focus on requirements unique to their species
of interest.
Contributors to Guidelines Development
Standards documents
and related guidance
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
CCAC guidelines on: euthanasia of animals
used in science (and relevant documents)
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
CCAC guidelines on: genetically engineered
animals used in science
CCAC guidelines on: the care and
maintenance of marine mammals
CCAC guidelines on: air quality of laboratory
animal facilities
CCAC guidelines on: the care and
maintenance of nonhuman primates
CCAC guidelines on: the care and
maintenance of rats
UNDER REVISION
CCAC guidelines on: institutional animal user
training
Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental
Animals, volume 1 and volume 2
Subcommittee on
Biotechnology
Dr. Bruce Murphy, Université de
Montréal (Chair)
Dr. Garth Fletcher, Memorial
University of Newfoundland
Mr. Darren Grandel, Ontario SPCA
Dr. Gary Halbert, Canadian Food
Inspection Agency
Dr. Hélène Héon, Centre Hospitalier
de l’Université de Montréal
Dr. Eike-Henner Kluge, University
of Victoria
Dr. Lauryl Nutter, Toronto Centre
for Phenogenomics
Dr. Sui-Pok Yee, University of
Connecticut Health Center
Subcommittee on
Nonhuman Primates
Dr. Martin Paré, Queen’s University
(Chair)
Dr. Stefan Everling, University of
Western Ontario
Dr. Stéphane Goulet, Primus
Bio-Ressources
Dr. Jim Gourdon, McGill University
Dr. Julio Martinez-Trujillo, McGill
University
Dr. Andrew Winterborn, Queen’s
University
Subcommittee on Mice
Hélène Héon, Centre hospitalier de
l’Université de Montréal
Patricia Turner, University of
Guelph
Subcommittee on Rats
Dr. Toni Bayans, University of
Alberta (Chair)
Dr. Patricia Turner, University of
Guelph
Dr. Lee Niel, University of Guelph
Subcommittee on Air
Quality in Animal Facilities
Dr. Donald McKay, University of
Alberta (Chair)
Mr. Christopher Cosgrove, Cosgrove
Facility Design Solutions
Dr. Gilles Demers, CCAC Assessment
Director
Dr. Germain Rivard, MouseCare
Dr. Ken Ugwa, Public Health Agency
of Canada
Subcommittee on Marine
Mammals
Dr. Pierre-Yves Daoust, University of
Prince Edward Island
Mr. John Ford, Fisheries and Oceans
Canada
Mr. Henrik Kreiberg, Fisheries and
Oceans Canada
Dr. Clément Lanthier, Calgary Zoo
Dr. Kay Mehren, Veterinarian Emeritus, Toronto Zoo
Ms. Tracy Stewart, Marineland of
Canada Inc.
Mr. Clint Wright, Vancouver
Aquarium
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Replacement, Reduction and Refinement Alternatives
The Three Rs tenet (replacement, reduction and refinement) provides a set of
guiding ethical principles that help to minimize adverse impacts to animals used
in science and improve their welfare. It is widely accepted as the ethic of animal
experimentation and is embedded in the conduct of animal-based science in
Canada and throughout the world.
The CCAC is internationally viewed as Canada’s Three Rs Centre, dedicated to
the promotion of the Three Rs.
Promotion of the Three Rs
To promote the Three Rs internationally, the CCAC hosted the
Eighth World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life
Sciences (WC8) in August 2011. The Proceedings of the Congress
were published in May 2012 as a special issue of the journal ALTEX,
and are available online. The CCAC’s
commitment to promotion of the Three
Rs is further emphasized through the
Guidelines and Three Rs Programs
Director’s participation on the PLoS
Journal’s ethics advisory committee and
on the editorial board for Laboratory
Animals.
Three Rs Microsite
The CCAC’s Three Rs Microsite aims to support the practical
implementation of the Three Rs by providing access to information
applicable to the Canadian context. The Microsite was refreshed to
harmonize with the CCAC website, and the Wildlife Research webpage
was reviewed and updated by wildlife
expert Dr. Marc Cattet, University
of Saskatchewan. The Microsite is
now updated weekly with “News &
Publications,” and the scientific literature
is reviewed regularly, with best practice
information captured in a CCAC
reference database.
Promotion of the Microsite has resulted
in many ACCs and international
organizations (such as the US Interagency
Coordinating Committee on the
Validation of Alternative Methods and
AltWeb) hosting links to the Microsite.
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Three Rs documents
Fellowship Program
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
Evaluating Environmental Enrichment is Essential
(invited article in summer 2012 issue of Enrichment
Record)
The CCAC Fellowship program is an important part of CCAC’s work in understanding
and addressing ethical issues relating to the use of animals in science. It provides an
opportunity to bring together the novel research produced by CCAC fellows with the
knowledge and experience of experts both within Canada and internationally.
Dr. Marc Avey, the sixth research fellow, has been conducting research in
two area of importance to the CCAC Guidelines and Three Rs Programs:
pedagogical merit review of education protocols using animals; and
systematic reviews and publication bias in animal-based research. Dr. Avey
has completed the interview stage of his research on pedagogical merit
review, and launched a national survey in June 2013.
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
Three Rs Review of Research Programs and
Funding Grants (position paper)
Strategies for addressing highly invasive animal
use in Canada: How CCAC can drive reduction of
animal use in Category of Invasiveness E (internal
report)
Best Practice Recommendations for Facilitating
Sharing of Animals and Animal Tissues (report)
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The use of enriched environments
offers the possibility of more robust
animal models, and the ability to
detect early onset of disease, and
has the potential to improve both the
quality of an animal’s life as well as
the quality of scientific data.
Read more in the summer 2012
issue of the Enrichment Record
Ms. Shannon Duffus, the fifth research fellow, completed her fellowship
on pain and analgesia in laboratory animals in December 2012. Ms. Duffus
is writing up two papers based on her research: a web-based study that
examined public attitudes toward the use of animals in research, conducted
in collaboration with Dr. Daniel Weary, University of British Columbia; and
an interview-based study that investigated analgesic practices in laboratory
animals and obstacles to the refinement of painful protocols where analgesia
is withheld. These papers will be submitted to peer-reviewed journals.
The results of a study carried out by the third CCAC research fellow,
Ms. Mara Long, was recently published: Long M. & Griffin G. (2012)
Challenges and opportunities for the implementation of the Three
Rs in Canadian vaccine quality control. Regulatory Toxicology and
Pharmacology 63:418–425.
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Assessment and Certification of Canadian Institutions
The CCAC assesses the ethical use and care of animals for scientific purposes in Canada through a peer review process. Regular
assessment visits are conducted by multidisciplinary teams of experts and community representatives and are based on CCAC
guidelines, policy statements and associated documents. Institutions found to have satisfactory animal care and use programs are
issued a CCAC Certificate of GAP – Good Animal Practice®.
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The Certification Process
Assessment Visits
When conducting a visit, the panel assesses
the structure and resources of the animal
care and use program, the composition,
functioning and effectiveness of the ACC, and
the appropriateness of animal care and use
practices, procedures and facilities.
Types of Assessment Visits
Orientation
When an institution wishes to join the CCAC Program, an assessment
director will visit the institution in order to explain the Program and
briefly assess the institution’s strengths and weaknesses with respect to
animal care and use.
Regular
These visits are conducted every three years in order for an institution
to maintain its certification and are conducted by an assessment panel.
Interim
These visits are conducted by an assessment director when institutions
have achieved two consecutive statuses of Compliance and have
identified no significant changes or concerns.
Special
These visits are conducted by an assessment director between full
assessments if conditions at an institution warrant it, or following a
request by the institution.
Reporting
Following an assessment visit to an institution,
the CCAC produces an assessment report
which includes recommendations that must be
satisfactorily answered in order for the institution
to be certified.
The institution must then submit an
implementation report(s), thoroughly and
clearly addressing the CCAC recommendations.
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Assessment Visits
Conducted
41 regular, 2 interim, 6 special, and
2 orientation visits were conducted
Certification
A CCAC Certificate of GAP – Good Animal
Practice® is issued to institutions which have
been found by the panel and by the CCAC
Assessment and Certification Committee to
have standards of experimental animal care
and use which satisfy the CCAC’s guidelines
and policy statements.
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Implementation
Reports Processed
Institutional actions taken in response
to CCAC recommendations must be
detailed in an implementation report
Assessment Reports Produced
Assessment reports support institutions in achieving best practices in animal care
and use, identify deficiencies, and include recommendations to help institutions
improve their animal care and use program and meet CCAC standards
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CCAC Certificate of GAP – Good Animal Practice®
The CCAC Certificate of GAP – Good Animal Practice®
is awarded to institutions with sound animal care and
use programs that have earned a status of Compliance
or Conditional Compliance. A one-year probationary
certificate is awarded to institutions that have been
assigned a status of Probation due to significant, unresolved
deficiencies in their animal care and use program. Either
certificate will be revoked should the institution be
assigned a status of Non-Compliance for not addressing
serious recommendations in assessment reports or if there
is a major threat to animal health and well-being.
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GAP Certificates
Issued/Renewed
25 institutions were assigned a
status of Compliance and
35 institutions were assigned a
status of Conditional Compliance
Total Number of GAP – Good Animal
Practice® Certificate Holders in 2012-2013
110 academic institutions, 35 government
organizations and 27 private organizations
ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
(research centres, colleges and universities)
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS
(research and testing centres)
PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
(conducting research, testing, or production of
animals or biologics for scientific purposes)
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Revised Definition of Animal Use
Policy documents and related guidance
The Assessment and Certification Sector
and the Guidelines and Three Rs Sector
(in conjunction with their respective
committees and stakeholders) are
currently working on a document that
will clarify the CCAC’s definition of
animal use.
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
CCAC policy statement on: recommendations made in CCAC assessment reports
(and relevant documents)
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
CCAC policy statement on: scientific merit and ethical review of animal-based research
CCAC interpretation bulletin on: post-approval monitoring
CCAC interpretation bulletin on: human resources for animal care and use programs
UNDER REVISION
CCAC policy statement on: animal-based projects involving two or more institutions
CCAC policy statement on: terms of reference for animal care committees
CCAC policy statement on: assessment panels
CCAC policy statement on: the assessment program of the CCAC
Animal Care and Use Program Review Form (PRF)
CCAC Assessment Panels
CCAC assessment panels carry out visits to institutions participating in the CCAC programs based on CCAC guidelines, policy
statements and associated documents. Each assessment panel is composed of a community representative, selected from a list of
individuals nominated by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, at least one veterinarian, and a scientist, selected for their
experience in animal experimentation and care relevant to the institution to be visited. A CCAC assessment director is present at every
assessment visit as an ex officio member of the assessment panel.
Veterinarians
Dr. Anna Bolinder, University of Guelph
Dr. Maryse Boulay, Consulting Veterinarian*
Dr. Ronald Charbonneau, Consulting Veterinarian*
Dr. Kathleen Delaney, McMaster University
Dr. Jacinda Flood, University of Ottawa*
Dr. Sylvie Fortier, Université de Montréal
Dr. Susan H. Fussell, Consulting Veterinarian*
Dr. Barb A. Hildebrand, Dalhousie University
Dr. Ovidiu Jumanca, Institut de recherches cliniques de
Montréal*
Dr. Jennifer Keyte, Memorial University*
Dr. Marcus Litman, University of Guelph*
Dr. Stéphane Ménard, Université de Montréal*
Dr. Badru Moloo, University Health Network
Dr. Greg Muench, University of Calgary*
Dr. Patrick N. Nation, Animal Pathology Services (APS) Ltd.*
Dr. Valerie Smid, University of Manitoba
Dr. Jonathan Spears, University of Prince Edward Island*
Dr. Janet Sunohara-Neilson, University of Guelph*
Dr. Ian D. Welch, University of Western Ontario
Dr. Craig Wilkinson, University of Alberta
Community Representatives
Mr. Tim Battle, Edmonton, AB
Mr. Roch Bédard, Ste-Adèle, QC
Ms. Line Bélanger, Anagance, NB
Mr. Hugh Coghill, Woodville, ON
Mr. Martin Cole, Beaverton, ON
Mr. Shawn Eccles, Surrey, BC
Ms. Susan Edwards, Elora, ON
Ms. Lise Gagnier, Le Gardeur, QC
Mr. Michel Gélinas, Montreal, QC
Mr. William Gelling, Ottawa, ON
Mr. Brian Godfrey, Nanaimo, BC
Mr. Darren Grandel, SPCA , ON
Mr. Andrew Hebda, Halifax, NS
Ms. Carolyn Hickey, St-John’s, NL
Ms. Melissa Logan, SPCA, AB
Mr. Clancy Martin, Sudbury, ON
Mr. Don C. McKay, Puslinch, ON
Ms. Janice Packard, New Liskeard, ON
Mr. Issiaka Sanou, Les Serres du Dos Blanc, QC
Ms. Evelina Smith, Sherbrooke, QC
Ms. Sylvie Tremblay, SPCA Saguenay, QC*
Mr. Robert Van Tongerloo, Manotick, ON
Ms. Lindsay West, University of Regina, SK
Ms. Christine E. Wooldridge, Shawinigan Lake, BC
Scientists
Dr. Mary-Jane Alcorn, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition*
Ms. Linda Campbell, Vanier College*
Ms. Susan Carter, University of Toronto
Prof. Eileen Denovan-Wright, Dalhousie University*
Dr. Peter Flanagan, University of Western Ontario*
Ms. Karen Gourlay, McMaster University*
Dr. Christopher Gray, University of New Brunswick
Dr. Edwin Kroeger, University of Manitoba*
Dr. David Lovejoy, University of Toronto*
Dr. Pamela Martin, Environment Canada*
Dr. Maria-G. Martinoli, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières*
Dr. Tom Moon, University of Ottawa*
Dr. Lucy R. Osborne, University of Toronto*
Dr. Dan Rurak, University of British Columbia*
Mr. Martin Ryan, University of Waterloo*
Dr. Albrecht I. Schulte-Hostedde, Laurentian University*
Mr. Brad A. Steeves, University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Don Stewart, Acadia University*
Dr. Mark G. Torchia, University of Manitoba*
* Identifies members who have served as chairperson on an assessment panel
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Education and Training Opportunities
The CCAC develops different educational and reference materials to support the training needs of ACC members, animal users and
animal health professionals, and makes materials available through external links. These resources and events include the training
syllabus, training modules and other educational materials, workshops, and web-based seminars.
Training documents
PUBLICATION PENDING
CCAC training module on: beef cattle
CCAC training module on: dairy cattle
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
CCAC training module on: poultry
CCAC training module on: the care and use of fish
in research, teaching and testing
CCAC National Workshop 2012
CCAC National Workshops are two-day events, providing members of institutional ACCs with an
opportunity to interact with peers and exchange information on challenges and best practices.
The CCAC National Workshop 2012 took place on April 26–27, 2012 in Ottawa at the Delta Ottawa City
Centre Hotel. Over 185 participants from 88 institutions/federal departments were in attendance at this
workshop which included 2 plenaries, 14 parallel and 22 breakout sessions. There were also 22 speakers
and 34 facilitators who presented and shared their
expertise. The delivery of the National Workshop
this year differed from previous workshops in that it
I really hope that CCAC
featured bilingual offerings of the plenary sessions
will continue to offer this
in a larger meeting space. The workshop attracted
workshop on an annual
a broad audience, including technicians, scientists,
community and student representatives, researchers,
basis in light of their current
veterinarians, and administrators of institutional
budget issues. I appreciate all
animal care programs.
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Due to a shift in the CCAC’s funding model,
the future of its national workshops is currently
uncertain. The CCAC is exploring partnerships with
other organizations in order to continue to offer this
training opportunity.
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of the effort/work that CCAC
puts into this workshop and
find it very valuable.
CCAC National Workshop 2012 participant
Communications with Canada and Beyond
The CCAC strives to communicate effectively with the general public, the research community, and the individuals responsible for the
care of animals used in science. The CCAC participates in media interviews to educate the public about the ethical use of animals in
Canadian science. The CCAC also conducts research on public attitudes in Canada in order to stay abreast of public opinions and
works to dispel misconceptions of animal-based science.
Interviews
● Let’s Talk about Animal Research (Please?)
OpenFile, April 12, 2012
● Bloody Demonstration Protest Animal Testing
CTV News, June 3, 2012
● Regulating Animal Testing
The Current, CBC Radio, June 8, 2012
● UBC Defends Care of Research Animals: Releases 2010
Report Citing Deficiencies, Says Things Have Improved
Vancouver Sun, August 31, 2012
● Radio interview with Dr. Mark Torchia, Vice-chair of CCAC
Council
CJOB, March 18, 2013
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147,700+
people visited the
CCAC Website
in FY 2012-2013
Visitors by Country
STOP UBC Animal Research (SUBCAR), an animal rights organization
working to end research on animals at the University of British
Columbia, has been very active since 2010. As a result, UBC has faced
significant media attention regarding their animal care and use program,
as well as disruptions to their day-to-day activities.
In response, UBC has undertaken efforts to facilitate transparency
regarding the ethical use of animals in science, and has consulted the
CCAC to this end. Throughout this ongoing collaboration, regular
communications have taken place between the CCAC and UBC to
facilitate accurate and effective communication from each organization
with respect to animal care and use in science.
CANADA
FRANCE
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED STATES
AUSTRALIA
OTHER
www.ccac.ca
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National and International Recognition
The CCAC’s work continues to be recognized by many
groups and persons around the world, including:
In 2012, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador joined Alberta,
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince
Edward Island, and Saskatchewan in amending their legislation
to address laboratory animals. In addition, many private and
provincial government units have embraced the CCAC Program,
recognizing the scientific and public relations benefits that a
monitored animal care and use program brings.
Newfoundland and Labrador
On May 1, 2012, Newfoundland and Labrador amended the
Animal Protection Standards Regulations, Reg 36/12 under the
Animal Health and Protection Act (which makes reference to
animals in which the custody, care or control of the animal for
research, teaching or testing purposes) to require compliance
with the standards published by the CCAC.
Quebec
In Québec, the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et
de l’Alimentation du Québec is responsible for the Loi sur
la protection sanitaire des animaux. The safety and welfare
of animal provisions of this law specify that agricultural,
teaching and scientific activities involving the use of animals
are permitted provided that they are carried in accordance with
generally accepted rules. In this respect, the ministry state the
standards established by the CCAC.
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● the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD), which refers to CCAC guidance on
appropriate endpoints for regulatory testing using animals
● the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), which
used CCAC guidance to help develop chapter 7.8 on the
Use of Animals in Research and Education in its Terrestrial
Animal Health Code
● the International Council for Laboratory Animal Science
(ICLAS) which uses CCAC guidance for the international
harmonization of animal care and use guidance, as published
in Science
● the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Food &
Drug Administration (FDA), which recognize the CCAC
Certificate of GAP – Good Animal Practice®
Structure and Composition of CCAC Council
COMPOSITION
The CCAC comprises 22 permanent member organizations
and up to three limited term member organizations, whose
representatives include scientists, educators, and delegates
from industry and the animal welfare movement. Each
member organization has one seat on Council with the
exception of the Association of Universities and Colleges in
Canada (3), the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
(4) and the Canadian Faculties of Agricultures Sciences and
Veterinary Medicine (2).
MEMBER REPRESENTATION
GRANTING AGENCIES
HUMANE SOCIETIES
ACADEMIC GROUPS
ANIMAL CARE ASSOCIATIONS
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
CHARITY GROUPS
RESEARCH-BASED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES
ETHICS SOCIETIES
ROLE AND ORGANIZATION
COUNCIL
Composed of 28 representatives of 22 regular member organizations and responsible
for establishing policy statements recommended by the five standing committees, electing
the Vice-Chair, authorizing budget and ensuring the duties are performed
Responsible for reviewing
and evaluating assessment
and implementation reports,
and assigning CCAC statuses
according to the CCAC
certification process
Responsible for identifying
education and training needs and
coordinating the development of
training resources, and for
coordinating external communications
Responsible for identifying
opportunities and coordinating the
development of tools to promote
and implement the Three Rs in
Canadian science
Responsible for identifying the
need for CCAC guidelines and
for coordinating their development
Responsible for long-term
planning, financial oversight and
program management evaluation
ASSESSMENT AND
CERTIFICATION
EDUCATION,
TRAINING AND
COMMUNICATIONS
BOARD
OF
DIRECTORS
THREE Rs
GUIDELINES
Chairs of the five
standing committees
and the Executive
Committee
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Chair
Vice-Chair
Past-Chair
Executive Director
PLANNING AND
FINANCE
Responsible for the property
and business of the CCAC
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CCAC Board of Directors and Standing Committees
Board of Directors
Dr. Martin Paré (Chair of Council)
Canadian Council of Departments of
Psychology
Dr. Mark Torchia (Vice-Chair of Council)
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Dr. Marina von Keyserlingk (Past Chair of Council)
Canadian Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Eileen Denovan-Wright (Chair – Three Rs Committee)
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Dr. Denna Benn (Chair – Planning and Finance Committee)
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine
Dr. Anne Marie de Passillé (Chair – Education, Training and
Communications Committee)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Dr. Doug Morck (Chair – Assessment and Certification Committee)
Canadian Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde (Chair – Guidelines Committee)
Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution
Dr. Norman Willis (Executive Director, Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Assessment and
Certification Committee
Dr. Doug Morck (Chair)
Canadian Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary
Medicine
Dr. Julie Chevrette
Canada’s Research Based Pharmaceutical Companies
Mr. Shawn Eccles
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
Dr. Sylvie Marleau
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Dr. Martha Navarro
Health Canada
Dr. René St-Arnaud
Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute
Dr. Éric Thorin
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Dr. Martin Paré (Ex Officio, voting)
Canadian Council of Departments of Psychology
Dr. Norman Willis (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
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Dr. Michael Baar (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Ms. Marie Bédard (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Dr. Gilles Demers (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Dr. Denis Rainville (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Ms. Jumoke Fasoyinu (Secretariat liaison person)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Planning and Finance
Committee
Dr. Denna Benn (Chair)
Canadian Association for Laboratory
Animal Medicine
Ms. Barbara Cartwright
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
Dr. Marina von Keyserlingk
Canadian Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Edwin Kroeger
Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
Dr. Mark Torchia
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Dr. Martin Paré (Ex Officio, voting)
Canadian Council of Departments of Psychology
Dr. Norman Willis (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Three Rs Committee
Dr. Eileen Denovan-Wright (Chair)
Association of Universities and Colleges
of Canada
Dr. Brian Hall
Canadian Society of Zoologists
Dr. Gordon Mitchell
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Dr. Elizabeth Ormandy
Canadian Bioethics Society
Dr. Martin Paré (Ex Officio, voting)
Canadian Council of Departments of Psychology
Dr. Norman Willis (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Dr. Gilly Griffin (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Ms. Nicole Fenwick (Secretariat liaison person)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Education, Training and
Communications Committee
Dr. Anne Marie de Passillé (Chair)
Agriculture and Agri-FoodCanada
Dr. Craig Bihun
National Research Council of Canada
Dr. Philip Byrne
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Dr. James Gilchrist
Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry
Dr. Ira Hill
Department of National Defence
Ms. Teresa McKernan
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Dr. Martin Paré (Ex Officio, voting)
Canadian Council of Departments of Psychology
Dr. Norman Willis (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Ms. Pascale Belleau (Secretariat liaison person)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Guidelines Committee
Dr. Albrecht Schulte-Hostedde (Chair)
Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution
Dr. Gregg Adams
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research
Council
Mr. Darren Grandel
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
Dr. James Sherry
Environment Canada
Dr. Patricia Turner
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Martin Paré (Ex Officio, voting)
Canadian Council of Departments of Psychology
Dr. Norman Willis (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Dr. Gilly Griffin (Ex Officio, non-voting)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Ms. Julie Dale (Secretariat liaison person)
Canadian Council on Animal Care
Secretariat Personnel
Canadian Council on Animal Care •1510-130 Albert Street • Ottawa, ON, Canada K1P 5G4 • T: 613-238-4031 • F: 613-238-2837 • ccac@ccac.ca • www.ccac.ca
Administration Sector
Norman Willis
Executive Director
ext. 224
nwillis@ccac.ca
Deborah Biehler
Executive Assistant
ext. 223
dbiehler@ccac.ca
Michelle Lavoie
Administrative Assistant
ext. 264
mlavoie@ccac.ca
Assessment and Certification Sector
Michael Baar
Assessment and Certification
Program Director
ext. 226
mbaar@ccac.ca
Gilles Demers
Assessment Director
450-467-4221
gdemers@ccac.ca
Anne Thibaudeau
Communications Director,
Assessment and Certification
ext. 232
athibaudeau@ccac.ca
Marie Bédard
Assessment Director
ext. 229
mbedard@ccac.ca
Jumoke Fasoyinu
Certification Officer
ext. 233
jfasoyinu@ccac.ca
Denis Rainville
Assessment Director
ext. 261
drainville@ccac.ca
Linda Rhéaume
Administrative Assistant,
Assessment and Certification
ext. 227
lrheaume@ccac.ca
Education, Training and Communications Sector
Pascale Belleau
Education, Training and
Communications Coordinator
ext. 234
pbelleau@ccac.ca
Emily Verlinden
Publications Coordinator
ext. 231
everlinden@ccac.ca
Felicetta Celenza
Education, Training and
Communications Assistant
ext. 252
fcelenza@ccac.ca
Charlotte Tellier
Scientific Translator
ctellier@ccac.ca
Norman Lachance
Webmaster
ext. 230
nlachance@ccac.ca
Guidelines and Three Rs Sector
Gilly Griffin
Guidelines and Three Rs
Programs Director
ext. 225
ggriffin@ccac.ca
Julie Dale
Director of Guidelines
Development
ext. 222
jdale@ccac.ca
Nicole Fenwick
Three Rs Program Coordinator
nfenwick@ccac.ca
Wendy Clarence
Research Assistant
ext. 228
wclarence@ccac.ca
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For further inquiries regarding the
CCAC please contact ccac@ccac.ca