Some good news from Canada: As of Jan 22, 1997, ferrets entering Canada to visit, and ferrets re-entering Canada after visiting the US don't need a permit any longer, reports Gerry Bucsis, Canadian-American ferret activist. Individuals bringing ferrets into Canada now will require only documentation that the animals have been vaccinated for rabies by a veterinarian within one year prior to the date of importation. Ms. Bucsis received a letter from Dr. Brian Peart, chief, regulatory affairs, animal health division, Agriculture Canada confirming the change in Section 25.1 of the Health of Animals Regulations. Agriculture Canada is the Canadian equivalent of the US Department of Agriculture. The new regulatory language gives ferrets their own section instead of lumping them, as in the past, with foxes, skunks, raccoons, and other wildlife. In the past, people importing or re-importing ferrets into Canada were required to go through expensive and cumbersome bureaucratic procedures to get a one-time permit from Agriculture Canada. Persons desiring further information may contact Ms. Bucsis directly at (905) 892-6521. Howard Davis, League of Independent Ferret Enthusiasts [Posted in FML issue 1840]