Get the right food handler card for your province.

Starting a new kitchen job, or moving to a new province? We point you straight to the official, government-recognized food handler training for your province: the real course, what it costs, and how long it lasts.

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13 provinces & territories Links to the official course Verified September 2026 Official sources only — no scams
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All provinces & territories at a glance · A–Z

Every food handler requirement in Canada.

Tap any province or territory for the details and the official link. Prices are in Canadian dollars; fees exclude tax unless noted.

Province or territoryRequirementProgramCostValid for
Required in some casesFood Sanitation and Hygiene Certificationfrom $19.95Set by course (usually 5 years)
Required in some casesFOODSAFE Level 1 (or equivalent)from $19.955 years maximum
Required in some casesCertified Food Handler Training Programfrom $29.95Not stated by province
Required in some casesFood Safety Training Certificatefrom $25Not stated by province
Required in some casesFood Safety Trainingfrom $29.955 years
Required in some casesFood Safety Trainingfrom $29.95Not stated by territory
Required in some casesFood Hygiene (Handling) Coursefrom $19.955 years
Required in some casesFood Safety Trainingfrom $255 years
Required in some casesFood Handler Certificationfrom $19.955 years
Required in some casesFood Safety Trainingfrom $19.955 years
Required in some casesFood Hygiene and Safety Training (MAPAQ)from $25No expiry (valid for life)
Required in some casesSafe Food Handling Coursefrom $29.95Not stated by province
Not requiredNo territorial programNot requiredno territorial card