Fur Institute of Canada
organization
The Fur Institute of Canada (FIC) works to promote the fur trade and to advocate for the fur industry. The organization, has more than 100 members from industry and trade, government, Aboriginal groups and the scientific community.
The FIC manages Canada’s humane trap research and testing program through the Alberta Research Centre and in accordance with The Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards (AIHTS). As a voice for the Canadian fur sector the Institute provides information to the media, the public and governments pertaining to the economic, social, cultural, animal welfare and environmental issues surrounding today's fur trade.
Mission
The mission of the Fur Institute of Canada is to promote the sustainable and wise use of Canada's fur resources.
Values
The Fur Institute of Canada and its members promote the following values:
The sustainable use and conservation of renewable resources.
The continued improvement of animal welfare through ongoing research and the development of national and international trapping standards.
The conservation and management of natural resources based on scientific evidence and traditional knowledge.
Professionalism through continued education, licensing and research.
Respect for people, animals and the environment.
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Contemporary correspondence, administrative files and participant testimony can test how later narratives organized the event or institution. The source revision retrieved here is dated May 25, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q5509454. VIAF identifies the subject as 146515375. The Library of Congress control number is nb2009028031. 2 of 3 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank.
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