| The annual Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program Call for Applications will be launched during the week of November 18, 2024, and will close on December 19, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time).
Don’t wait to apply! This year the CSJ Call for Applications will end before the new year. Don’t risk missing the deadline and apply early for Canada Summer Jobs funding! Are You Ready? The CSJ program will once again aim to support 70,000 quality jobs for youth during the 2025 summer season. Not-for-profit employers can receive a wage subsidy up to 100% of the current provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage. Public and private sector employers are eligible to receive a wage subsidy of up to 50% of the current provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage. Are you ready to:
If so, stay tuned for the launch of Canada Summer Jobs 2025 by visiting the CSJ website! How to Apply If you already have an existing Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) account simply log in to your account and apply, once the Call for Applications is open. If you do not have a GCOS account, create your account today! If you are unsure whether you or someone in your organization created an account, or if your organization is already registered, please contact us. Initiating a duplicate account for your organization can cause delays in completing the validation process by Service Canada which enables you to become a fully registered user. To create a GCOS account you will have to take note of your Organization ID and User Reference Number (URN) for future reference. Please watch the video to learn more about creating and managing a GCOS account: GCOS video Creating a GCOS account is a one-time process and allows you to apply for CSJ and other funding opportunities with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) in a secure web environment. Your GCOS account allows you to:
Register today for your GCOS account and be ready to apply for CSJ 2025 this November! For more information or assistance with your GCOS account: Visit: Canada.ca/esdcgrantscontributions For more information:
L’appel de demandes annuel pour Emplois d’été Canada (EEC) sera lancé au cours de la semaine du 18 novembre 2024 et se terminera le 19 décembre 2024 à 23h59 (Heure du Pacifique). Ne tardez pas à soumettre votre demande ! Cette année l’appel de demandes EEC se terminera avant la nouvelle année. Évitez de manquer la date limite et déposez votre demande de financement tôt ! Êtes-vous prêt ? Le programme EEC aura à nouveau comme objectif de financer 70 000 emplois de qualité pour les jeunes durant la période estivale 2025. Les organismes à but non lucratif peuvent recevoir une contribution salariale pouvant atteindre 100 % du salaire horaire minimum en vigueur dans la province ou le territoire. Tandis que les employeurs des secteurs public et privé seront admissibles à une contribution salariale pouvant aller jusqu’à 50 % du salaire horaire minimum en vigueur dans la province ou le territoire. Êtes-vous prêt à :
Si oui, restez à l’affut du lancement d’Emplois d’été Canada 2025 en visitant le site web EEC ! Comment soumettre une demande de financement Si vous avez déjà un compte des Services en ligne de subventions et contributions (SELSC), veuillez simplement vous y connecter afin de présenter votre demande de financement lorsque l’appel de demandes sera lancé. Si vous n’avez pas de compte SELSC, veuillez en créer un dès maintenant! Si vous ne savez pas si vous ou quelqu’un de votre organisation a créé un compte, ou si votre organisation est déjà inscrite, veuillez communiquer avec nous. Amorcer l’ouverture d’un deuxième compte peut entraîner des retards dans l’achèvement du processus de validation par Service Canada qui vous permet de devenir un utilisateur pleinement enregistré. Afin de créer un compte SELSC vous devrez prendre en note le numéro de référence d’utilisateur (NRU) et l’ID de l’organisation qui vous sera attribué pour votre consultation future. Veuillez visionner cette vidéo pour en apprendre davantage sur la création et la gestion d’un compte SELSC : Vidéo SELSC La création d’un compte SELSC est un processus unique et vous permet de présenter une demande à Emplois d’été Canada et à d’autres opportunités de financement auprès d’Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) dans un environnement Web sécurisé. Les SELSC vous permettent de :
Inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui pour obtenir un compte SELSC et soyez prêt à soumettre une demande EEC 2025 en novembre! Pour obtenir un complément d’information ou de l’aide avec votre compte SELSC : Consultez http://www.canada.ca/edscsubventionscontributions Pour plus de renseignements :
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You are invited to take part in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) class of 2025’s Veterinary Industry Day, more commonly known as VIP Day.
Each year the graduating class of the WCVM hosts VIP day for fellow students to gain access to the many services available to veterinary students and future veterinarians. This event helps to educate our students and connect them with the wide variety of individuals involved in veterinary medicine. As a vendor, you would be able to share your products and services firsthand with students of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.
The day is designed to help facilitate networking between our students and vendors. We do this by having various booths set up throughout the college where our vendors can freely interact personally with students as they walk around.
This year’s VIP day will take place at the WCVM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Set up can begin at 7:30 a.m., with students in and out of classes starting at 8 a.m. A light breakfast and lunch with snacks throughout the day will be provided for vendors.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the attached registration form and email it back no later than March 3, 2025. The event helps raise funds for our class, and is an excellent avenue for your company to network with students. We ask for a donation fee which includes the overhead costs to run the event (equipment, food, parking, etc.) and a contribution to our graduation fund.
Thank you so much for your time and continued support of our veterinary students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at vipday25@gmail.com or at 204-679-5032. Please note that we are on clinical rotations, so although we may be delayed, we will return your call/email as soon as possible.
WCVM VIP Day 2025 Registration Form
Sincerely,
Hayley Jenkins & Evanna Lai
VIP Day 2025 Coordinators
Class of 2025
On Tuesday, October 15, the incredibly gracious and knowledgeable team at Assiniboine Park Zoo welcomed WCVM and U of M Pre-Vet students for an insightful experience into the world of zoo veterinary care. The morning provided a fantastic glimpse into the important veterinary work being done here in Manitoba. A special highlight was meeting some amazing animals, including the seals, polar bears, and even the office skunk!
A heartfelt thank you to Council Member Dr. Gwenda Olson for attending, and to Dr. Charlene Berkven for organizing this memorable visit. We are also deeply grateful to Dr. Andrea Nace, Dr. Sandie Black, Dr. Abby Henry, and RVT Desiree Majure for their time and expertise.
In light of evolving circumstances within our veterinary community, we will be transitioning from the Spay Day reduced-rate program to a new public education campaign focused on the importance of spaying and neutering pets.
Why the Change?
Many clinics across the province are facing increased costs and operational challenges, such as staff shortages. These pressures often mean surgeries, including spays and neuters, are scheduled far in advance. We understand it is no longer feasible to ask clinics to offer reduced rates for these services given these constraints.
New Focus: Public Education
Rather than focusing on reduced fees, we believe it is vital to educate the public about the significance of spay and neuter procedures. Our goal is to increase awareness of the long-term benefits, such as controlling pet populations, improving overall pet health, and preventing certain diseases. The public education campaign will feature social media outreach, informational materials for clinics, and opportunities for community engagement. Find the public-facing site here.
Spay and Neuter Initiative Programs
If your clinic currently offers spay and neuter incentive programs or reduced-rate initiatives, we would love to highlight them on our website. Please sign up to have your clinic’s programs included, helping clients find services that fit their needs.
How You Can Get Involved
As a member of MVMA, your participation is crucial. You can contribute by:
- Displaying campaign materials in your clinic.
- Sharing the importance of spay and neuter with your clients.
- Submitting any spay and neuter incentive programs your clinic offers for inclusion on our website.
- Offering feedback or suggestions on how we can improve this campaign.
Next Steps
In the coming weeks, we will provide more details about the campaign and the materials available to you. We’re excited about this new direction and are confident it will have a meaningful impact across our communities.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication to the welfare of animals in Manitoba. If you have any questions or would like to participate further, please don’t hesitate to contact engagement@mvma.ca.
New guidance and precautions for producers participating in U.S. agricultural exhibitions are available at: Advisory: Guidance and precautions for participation in United States agricultural exhibitions to mitigate the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Canadian cattle
Updates are available in the Accredited Veterinarians Manual on requirements for return to Canada, section 5.3 – Cattle and bison for temporary stay.
Updates have been made to Guidance for private veterinarians for HPAI in cattle to include bulk tank milk samples for HPAI testing in dairy cattle.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Doug Bazinet to the MVMA Council as of September 2024. Dr. Bazinet will be filling the vacancy left by Dr. Morgan Wawryk under section 6(10), and his term will continue through 2026.
Dr. Bazinet brings a wealth of experience to the Council, having graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. From 1982 to 2015, he practiced large, mixed animal veterinary medicine in various communities across Manitoba, including St. Claude, Melita, and Steinbach. His career has always had a strong focus on dairy cattle medicine, nutrition, and management.
From 2015 to 2023, Dr. Bazinet worked in the feed industry, specializing in dairy nutrition and management consulting. Most recently, from March 2024 to August 2024, he served as an Extension Veterinarian with Manitoba Agriculture. He is currently practicing as a large animal consultant in Steinbach.
Dr. Bazinet has been married to his wife, Grace, for 44 years, and together they have two children and three grandchildren. They also share their home with a very special companion—a diabetic, blind, toothless pug.
We look forward to the knowledge and expertise that Dr. Bazinet will bring to the MVMA Council and are excited to welcome him to the team!
The Chief Veterinary Office (CVO), Winnipeg Humane Society (WHS), and Vets Without Borders (VWB) are hosting a second annual World Rabies Day Free Pet Vaccines event at the West End Commons (641 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg) on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. The event will run from 10am to 4pm. Core vaccines (DA2PP, FVRCP, rabies) and a physical exam will be offered to cats and dogs at no charge.
We are looking for additional RVT and DVM volunteers for the event. Please bring your own stethoscope, water bottle, snacks, and lab coat if desired. All other equipment will be provided.
If you are interested, please contact Valli at vfraser@vwb.org
As of August 15, 2024, the EU has implemented changes to the import requirements and new export certificates for commercial movements (as defined by the EU) of dogs, cats and ferrets to the EU. This includes commercial dogs, cats and ferrets transiting through the EU. All commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets certified on or after August 15, 2024 must meet the new conditions and be certified using the new export certificates found on this page.
- All commercial movements must be dispatched from the establishment of origin, with an associated Registration/Approval number.
- An option was added for animals to be dispatched from an approved animal shelter. There are currently no approved animal shelters in Canada for exporting dogs, cats or ferrets to the EU.
- When Echinococcus multilocularis treatment is required, it must be given between 24-48 hours before the time of dispatch of the dog(s) to the EU.
- Minor changes to wording.
The import requirements and export certificates for non-commercial movements (as defined by the EU) of dogs, cats and ferrets to the EU have not changed.
Please note that there have been updates to the Telemedicine program. Participating veterinarians are no longer required to submit each telemedicine file for review. More information about the program can be located at https://www.mvma.ca/telemedicine/.
As of June 1, 2024, The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba, the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, and the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba have authorized the following changes related to the M3P Program:
- The temporary guidance implemented for M3P prescriptions during the pandemic is now permanent.
- M3P booklets are being phased out.
- Prescribers are strongly encouraged to use the following templates for M3P prescriptions.
Prescriptions for M3P drugs now must be faxed directly to a pharmacy of the patient’s choice using the following methods:
- A prescription electronically generated.
- A handwritten prescription.
The new M3P Prescription Requirements, Electronically Generated M3P Prescription Template, and Handwritten M3P Prescription Template are available in Alinity. Can also be found in Alinity “Groups” –> “Member Information” –> “M3P Requirements & Templates.” If you have any questions about the templates, please email michelle@mvma.ca.
Unfortunately, pharmacies will no longer accept emails or prescription pads. Vets must fax the prescription, or give it to the client to take to the pharmacy. It’s important to note that if using an electronically generated template, the prescriber must sign the prescription by hand (fill out electronically, print, sign by hand). Additionally, the client must fill the prescription within 3 days.
Clinics without fax machines are encouraged to look into mobile fax apps (HP Smart App, FaxZero, pdfFiller, etc.) to find a system/app where you can fill out a PDF and fax it from your device.