🚫 Breed bans
Set by municipalitiesNo province-wide ban — Quebec’s 2020 dangerous-dog regulation targets dangerous dogs of any breed. Some municipalities have had their own pit bull bylaws, so check your city.
Quebec Pet Laws
What provincial law in Quebec says about pets — in plain English, with a link to each source.
⚖️ Dog bites
Common law (knowledge or negligence)Quebec has no general strict-liability statute for dog bites, so the common law applies: the injured person usually has to show the owner knew the dog was dangerous (the “scienter” rule) or was negligent. Municipal bylaws may add fines.
💉 Rabies vaccine
Set by municipalitiesNo province-wide requirement was found for Quebec; rabies vaccination is set by municipal bylaws, and many municipalities require it for a dog licence. Vets recommend it — rabies is present in Canadian wildlife.
🏪 Pet store sales
Banned in some citiesNo provincial ban, but Montreal only lets pet stores sell dogs and cats from shelters, rescues and veterinary clinics; courts refused to suspend the rule.
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Or follow the RSS feedGeneral information, not legal advice. Local authorities in Quebec may have stricter rules.