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Introduction: The Parrot Association of Canada is a group of dedicated aviculturists and breeders that came together out of a common interest in the breeding for preservation of parrot species specifically and other avian species generally. It was formed to encourage breeding practices that preserve the genetic purity of the species, to discourage hybridization and to inform and educate aviculturists and the general public in proper avian husbandry techniques.
On February 26, 1994, a group of dedicated parrot owners, breeders and hobbyists met to discuss the need for a national organization to deal with both present and future government regulations and, most importantly, to assist Canadian psittacine aviculturists with the many facets of husbandry and breeding. Seven months later, the first Annual Meeting of the Parrot Association of Canada was held at the Canadian Parrot Symposium in Toronto. The Parrot Association of Canada's first major accomplishment was the opportunity to liaison with the federal government give their input on the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulations of International and Interprovincial Trade Act. After the federal government laid out the framework for this act it was rumored at the time to be disastrous for aviculture in Canada. But with the input from groups that would be directly effected WAPPRIITA became an act that not only benefited aviculture, it actually helped to promote responsible and beneficial avicultural practices. Captive Breeding and Preservation of endangered species came to the forefront through this act. The Parrot Association of Canada has worked on a professional level with the Canadian World Parrot Trust, the Pet Industry Joint Advisory council and has maintained open and beneficial lines of communication with many birds clubs and associations. Having had active Directors across Canada, members in Canada, the united Kingdom and the West Indies, along with several of this countries top Avian specialists, breeders government officials, and the aviculture community has helped the Parrot Association of Canada remain a respected and vital representative and defender of responsible aviculture in Canada. Along with the Parrot association of Canada's
list of local accomplishments, It has also worked to further
the knowledge of the avian veterinary medicine by sponsoring
a veterinary student studying in South America with one of the
foremost experts today; Dr. Charles Munn. Objects and Purposes: |
