Elevating the standards of laboratory animal science to enhance animal welfare and excellence in research.

Welcome to the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS). This site has been designed as a one-stop resource for key information about the laboratory animal sciences community in Canada and the humane use and care of laboratory animals.

Whether you are a member of our organization or simply a visitor to the site, our aim is to help answer your questions and provide information about this important industry.

To find out more about CALAS and its regional chapters, membership, registry, symposiums and events, click on the links to the side.

Call for Nominations to the 2012 Board of Directors

The CALAS/ACSAL Nomination Committee is currently seeking candidates for election to the Board of Directors.   If you would like to serve, please complete a Nomination Form and submit it to the National Office, together with your biographical paragraph by the deadline date: February 24th, 2012. 

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The 2012 CALAS/ACSAL membership directory is being published soon.  The directory is mailed to over 900 members and is used as an important networking and resource tool all year long. 

Various Opportunities for you to advertise

Full page black and white ad = $500.00 + 13% HST (limited number)

Half page black and white ad = $300.00 + 13% HST

In order to reserve your space please complete the attached form or contact Mrs. Khadijah Hewitt at the National Office 416-593-0268 ext. 225 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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