Some products are subject to purchase and use requirements that vary by province. Find information about pesticide requirements and regulated veterinary products below.
Some products are subject to purchase and use restrictions. The yellow and black “Pesticide licence required” marker identifies the affected products on our website.
Depending on your province, the product category and the intended use, a licence, certificate or other supporting documents may be required. Before ordering, check that your documents are valid and cover the intended activity.
Where an agricultural exemption allows it, SyrVet Canada accepts proof of bona fide farmer status. Depending on your province and circumstances, supporting documents may include official confirmation of farm status, an agricultural tax document or a farm fuel eligibility card. Eligibility must be checked for the product and intended use.
Email your applicable licence, certificate or proof of farm status to info@syrvetcanada.ca. Any product-specific declaration that is required must also be provided. If you are unsure, contact our team before ordering.
This table outlines the main supporting documents for purchasing commercial or restricted-class pesticides for use on your own farming operation. It does not cover domestic-class products. Requirements depend on the product, its label and the intended use. The “View requirements” links at the end of the accepted documents lead to information and application procedures for each province.
| Province | Documents accepted for pesticide purchases |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Product-specific requirements. An applicator certificate is required to purchase restricted-class pesticides and to use products whose labels require certification. Other products must be checked according to their class and intended use.
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| Alberta | Proof of farm status may be accepted in eligible cases. Farmers may carry out certain on-farm uses without an applicator certificate. Certification remains required where mandated for the product or activity, including by the label.
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| Saskatchewan | Proof of farm status may be accepted in eligible cases. An exemption covers certain applications on land owned or rented by the farmer. Where the label requires a licensed applicator, the appropriate licence remains mandatory.
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| Manitoba | Proof of farm status may be accepted for use on your farm, subject to the product’s requirements. For applicable restricted pesticides, the prescribed purchaser declaration, generally Form 4, is also required.
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| Ontario | Certification required for Class B and C pesticides. Farmers must be certified to purchase and use these pesticides on their farms.
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| Quebec | The appropriate certificate is required for regulated products and activities. View requirements |
| New Brunswick | An applicator certificate is required to purchase and use non-domestic pesticides.
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| Nova Scotia | Provincial applicator certification is required to purchase commercial or restricted-class pesticides.
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| Prince Edward Island | An applicator certificate or pesticide purchase permit is required. An eligible farm operator employing a certified applicator may apply for a purchase permit.
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| Newfoundland and Labrador | An operator licence or an eligible applicator licence is required, including agricultural or greenhouse categories, for commercial or restricted-class pesticides. Additional conditions may apply when purchasing from an out-of-province vendor.
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Required documents depend on your province, the product and its intended use. Product-label directions and restrictions apply in every province.
Certain veterinary medications require a prescription and must be dispensed by a veterinarian or pharmacist.
This oversight helps ensure that the treatment is appropriate for the animal and that the medication is used safely. A product may therefore be classified as non-prescription at the federal level while being subject to stricter sales requirements in Quebec.
In Quebec, these requirements are set out in the Regulation respecting the terms and conditions for the sale of medications, particularly sections 11 and 12 and Schedule IV.
SyrVet Canada operates as a distributor and does not provide pharmacy services to dispense these medications to the public. We therefore cannot sell them directly to farmers or animal owners, even with a veterinary prescription.
DMVET injectable products are among the product lines concerned. For sales in Quebec, SyrVet Canada supplies these products exclusively to veterinarians or pharmacists authorized to supply them in the course of their professional practice.
If you are an animal owner or farmer, contact your veterinarian or a pharmacy that provides this service to obtain these products.
