CANADA - NEW BRUNSWICK

The first Canadian obtained his dog guide in 1931.  Since that
time, the number of dog guides in use in Canada has grown steadily,
and today many blind Canadians enjoy the freedom the dog guides so
richly provide.  In recent years all Canadian provinces have
adopted special statutes granting dog guide users legally protected
access to a variety of public accommodations.  These are summarized
in the following pages.

When crossing and recrossing the Canadian-American border, a dog
guide user should remember to carry the dog's up-to-date health
certificate and a current rabies vaccine record.  It would also be
wise to have the identification card issued by dog guide schools
to their graduates and to keep a muzzle available, as occasionally
there are muzzling requirements.

The Human Rights Act of New Brunswick - 1976 (as amended and
consolidated in 1985) - Chapter 31; New Brunswick Regulation 84-
283 under the Health Act of 1984

New Brunswick Human Rights legislation extends the prohibition
against discrimination to include physical disabilities.  Physical
disabilities as defined in the statute include the right to be
accompanied by a dog guide; consequently, dog guide users have a
legal right to equal employment, equal housing accommodations, and
equal access to and the use of all public accommodations, services
and facilities to which the public is customarily invited.

The Health Act of 1984 also exempts dog guides from prohibitions
against live animals in areas where food is served, and with the
agreement of the district medical health officer, a dog guide may
also be present in areas where food is prepared.

Equal employment covers all employees, as well as membership in
professional or trade organizations.

Housing accommodations and facilities include stores, restaurants,
hotels, public conveyances, and other places to which the public
is customarily admitted.

Violation: Enforcement is centered in the Human Rights Commission.