No case has ever been found in Canada, but the disease has had a major impact in countries like Asia, Europe and the Carribean.
African Swine Fever is a fatal swine disease.
Earlier this week, Ottawa announced applications are now open for Agriculture Canada's African Swine Fever prevention and preparedness program.
Funding for the new program will support projects such as biosecurity assessments and improvements, wild pig management, the retrofit of existing abattoirs, sector analysis and ASF-related research.