A Team Approach to Protecting Canada’s Biosecurity:  how a detector dog and his handler work together on this important  issue

In-person presentation by Matthieu Morin, Food, Plant and Animal K9 Officer, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) 

Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) works to protect Canada’s environment and agriculture.  In this unique presentation, a CBSA officer– partnered with a highly trained detector dog– will demonstrate how they work together to prevent the introduction of invasive pests, plant diseases and prohibited soil or plant materials at our borders.  Learn about the critical role these canine teams play in protecting our gardens, farms and ecosystems from biosecurity threats and discover what you can do to support this vital mission. 

Matt Morin, an experienced Food, Plant and Animal K9 Officer with expertise in the subject of importation of food and plants, has over 15 years experience sharing his knowledge with various audiences.  Over these past several years, he has delivered  demonstrations and educational talks to a wide range of audiences, including the public at universities, high schools, fairs and other community events as well as internal stakeholders at CBSA. His experience and engaging presentation style have helped raise awareness about the importance of biosecurity and the role of border services in protecting Canada’s agriculture and environment. 

In addition to his border security work, Matthieu was recently accepted as a Master Gardener-in-Training and loves to garden.

Please note that as both dog and handler are Canada Border Services employees, cameras are not allowed during the talk – no photos, and no recordings, so there will not be a livestream via Zoom.