Canadian Council on Animal Care

The Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) is a national organization that sets and maintains standards for the ethical treatment and welfare of animals used in research, teaching, and testing in Canada. It provides guidelines to ensure that animals are cared for responsibly, with minimal suffering, and that their use is justified and scientifically necessary. The CCAC also evaluates institutions' animal care programs through inspections and promotes best practices to balance scientific advancement with humane treatment. Its goal is to ensure that animals are treated ethically while supporting valuable scientific work.