ALBERTA
Alberta has established a provincial "Adoption Services" bureau and coordinates international adoptions from a number of countries (including Russia, Guatemala, Vietnam, China, etc) for Albertan residents. Some countries require that the adoption go through the Alberta government, whereas other countries will allow private adoption through an int'l adoption agency. Alberta adoption laws permit residents of Alberta to enlist the services of out-of-province adoption agencies. Two or more unrelated children may not be adopted at the same time.
Provincial requirements to adopt include the completion of the Private International Adoption Registration Form (CS822), completion of an International Adoptive Parent Preparation Course, and a homestudy by a licensed adoption agency social worker. The government of Alberta has an on-line information booklet on international adoptions, or contact Adoption Services directly for more information on the adoption process.

MANITOBA
Manitoba has implemented legislation which covers international adoption. Residents of Manitoba must notify Child and Family Services regarding their intention to adopt abroad. Manitobans can engage the services of any licensed adoption agency in Canada but homestudies must be completed by licensed social workers approved by their provincial government. Contact Manitoba Family Services (Intercountry Adoptions Specialist) at 204-945-6950 for further information.

NEW BRUNSWICK
New Brunswick does not have any licensed international adoption agencies, however, the province has ratified the Hague Convention and is responsible for educating, assessing and providing any necessary follow-up services to families who wish to pursue an international adoption. Residents should contact the Adoption Consultant of Family & Community Social Services (FCSS) at (506) 444-5970 for further information about initiating an international adoption.

NEWFOUNDLAND
Newfoundland does not currently have any licensed international adoption agencies, nor does it have specific legislation requiring residents of the province to use a licensed agency to adopt from abroad. However, it has become the policy of the Department of Health & Community Services in Newfoundland not to issue letters of recommendation to adopting parents unless they use a Canadian-based adoption agency that has been licensed by a Canadian province to facilitate adoptions from a specific country or countries.
Residents of Newfoundland should contact the Office of Child, Youth & Family Services, (709) 729-6721, for further information prior to signing up with any adoption agency.

NOVA SCOTIA
Residents of Nova Scotia are required to complete a home study by a licensed social worker and submit an application to their local children's services agency. To obtain an application to adopt, and information on international adoption from Nova Scotia, contact the Department of Community Services at (902) 424-3205. Residents of Nova Scotia can use any international adoption agency in Canada to help them adopt from abroad.

QUEBEC
International Adoptions in Quebec fall under the jurisdiction of the SAI (Secrétariat de l'adoption internationale), and requires the approval of the SAI through the issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection (to the foreign adoption). However, apart from this condition, residents of Quebec may engage the services of either licensed adoption agencies within or outside Quebec, or adoption facilitators outside the province. According to Quebec adoption law, residents of Quebec may also initiate an independent adoption, with some conditions, from countries allowing independent adoptions (ex: Ukraine). For further information, contact the SAI at 1-800-561-0246.

SASKATCHEWAN
Residents of Saskatchewan must apply to their nearest regional Social Services office and complete an International Adoption Application. Homestudies must be completed by licensed social workers approved by the Province, however, residents may chose to work with out-of-province adoption agencies or facilitators.

YUKON
Yukon does not have any licensed international adoption agencies, however, residents of the Yukon can work with adoption agencies in other provinces in order to complete an international adoption. Residents should contact the Department of Health & Social Services (HSS) at (867) 667-3002 (website) for further information on initiating an international adoption.