Axolotls banned in canada?

[Bdyoung]

So I've had a few people in Canada asking where they can acquire an axolotls. I've been trying to find out where for people and I came upon this "Axolotls are restricted in Canada. Under no circumstance may axolotls be sold or bought in Canada." From Axolotls » Ward's Science Teacher ResourcesWard's Science Teacher Resources . Is this information true?

 

[Kaysie]

A quick search turns up nothing relevant.

It may be that Wards doesn't have (or want to deal with) the CITES aspect of Canadian trade.

 

[Godzilla2090]

I live in Nanaimo, BC Canada and I bought my Axie just over a year ago in my local pet store so I'm thinking that someone is handing out wrong info. I know of a few ppl now that have them close to where I live.

 

[Coldnorthtoy]

Axolotls are, by the ridiculously broad definitions in the British Columbia Wildlife Act, considered wildlife in BC, so they are technically illegal here; however, I doubt they waste their time enforcing it which is probably why you can still buy them all over the place, at least on Vancouver Island.

 

[Felice]

I live in Ontario and they have axolotls in the local fish pet shops...in fact, I'm going to look at a few tomorrow... thinking of buying one...

 

[Calgarycoppers]

Axolotls are illegal as wildlife in the following provinces from reading their laws. BC, PEI, NS and NB.

Completely legal in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba (aside from Winnipeg), Ontario, Quebec and NFLD is questionable.

There was just a confiscation in Prince George BC this week so they are going after people.

I breed in Alberta

 

[seandelevan]

They are banned here in Virginia unfortunately. Began to wonder why I couldn’t find them anywhere....