For protocol form, please consult the AMS section for more information, requests for access, instruction manuals and navigational videos.
Optional table for animal number justification to use
The use of a table may be useful to explain the number and type of animals requested. You may download, complete and attach to the protocol in the justification of animal numbers section.
Peer Review process
The Animal Care Committees do not administer the peer review process. Projects funded by non-peer-reviewed sources require independent peer review from the Associate Dean of their Faculty. Refer to the Peer Review section for contact information of McGill Faculty Associate Dean's Offices.
Aquatic animals and CFIA importation permits
If you plan to import aquatic animals (such as Zebrafish), you must verify if the animal you want is listed as a susceptible species, which would require applying for an Aquatic Animal Health Import Permit from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The list of susceptible species is posted on their website.
The application for importation is submitted to the CFIA via permission [at] inspection.qc.ca using their form.
For more information, visit the CFIA website.
Controlled Substances
Refer to SOP #401 Controlled drugs.
All research and teaching involving animals MUST have an approved Animal Use Protocol before being considered for an exemption.
Contact the domenic.dulisse [at] mcgill.ca (EHS Cannabis & Controlled Substances Officer) for notification and exemption processing.
Requests for an exemption on the use of a controlled drugs to use in research is by applying to Health Canada using their application forms. For more information, visit their website.
Checklist for ACC annual site visit inspections
Forms from other sources
Forms for animal importation, services, workshop registration and other animal management related matters: refer to the Comparative Medicine Animal Resources Centre (CMARC) website.
Occupational Health Program for animal related activities form (McGill):
Please refer the OHP website for details and application.
Biohazard and Radioisotopes:
These forms are obtained from the McGill Environmental Safety Office's website for McGill Faculties.
Refer to the McGill Environmental Health and Safety website https://www.mcgill.ca/ehs/
Complete an “Application to Use Biohazardous Materials”.
Useful links:
- Canadian Biosafety Standard (CBS), 2nd edition.
- Public Health Agency of Canada Pathogen Safety Data Sheets (PSDS).