#DidYouKnow: Licence Holders Can Apply Online

Did you know that the Licence Holder can apply for their Human Pathogens and Toxins Act licence and Health of Animals Act permit online?

The Biosecurity Portal is a centralized electronic system that allows you to apply for your Human Pathogens and Toxins Act licence and Health of Animals Act permit online.

Key points for the application process

•         You need a valid email account and a GC Key to use the online licence application process.
•         Complete your profile information in the Biosecurity Portal.
•         There's a short waiting period to allow the Public Health Agency of Canada (The Agency) to verify the submitted information before you can fully access the portal.
•         Upon verification, you'll receive a validation code to enter during the first login.
•         If you're applying for a Risk Group 3, Risk Group 4, or security sensitive biological agent licence, you'll also need a second level of authentication (a grid card) which you must use whenever you log in. The account is unique to you and can't be shared.
•         At this stage, you will have access to the full functionality of the portal and can complete your online licence application.
•         Once your application has been approved by the Agency, you'll be notified by email and you can download a copy of your licence.

For more details on how to obtain your grid card, refer to the User Guide.

Please contact us at licence.permis@phac-aspc.gc.ca if you have any issues registering or submitting your licence application in the Biosecurity Portal.