Canada’s Invasive Wild Pig Strategy will provide Canada-wide leadership to facilitate eradication of invasive wild pigs by enhancing the understanding of the problem, educating on best management practices, coordinating efforts across regions, and systematically tracking progress toward the shared goals. This is a 10-year strategy with intent to review the document every five years.

This strategy is considered a living document and will evolve and adapt over time and with additional input. Engagement with Indigenous people to incorporate their knowledge and concerns regarding the management of wild pigs into this strategy has begun but has not yet been included in this iteration. Implementation of this strategy includes a commitment to working with Indigenous governments and organizations to collaboratively incorporate perspectives from their communities. It is only through mutual understanding and cooperation with Indigenous communities that wild pigs can be effectively managed.

Wild Pig Leadership Group

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The Invasive Wild Pig Leadership Group is a national, multi-stakeholder committee established under the Pan-Canadian African Swine Fever Action Plan and coordinated by Animal Health Canada. Its mandate is to:

• Coordinate and support regional prevention, management and removal activities across federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions, as well as the swine industry.
• Gather and share occurrence and surveillance data to inform decision-making and ensure consistency in reporting and tracking.
• Leverage expertise from government agencies, industry associations and research organizations to build on existing control measures and develop new tools and best practices.
• Monitor progress of eradication efforts through regular reporting, working groups and performance metrics.

By serving as the focal point for strategic collaboration, the Leadership Group ensures Canada’s Invasive Wild Pig Strategy remains responsive and effective.