WATCH l Minister says new policy on border rules for Canadian dogs entering U.S a 'surprise'Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. The health minister said rules requiring that dogs be microchipped with a specific type of chip have been relaxed, so any type of microchip will now be accepted. The requirement that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) veterinarians verify vaccine certificates for dogs has also been removed. What questions do you have about the new entry requirements for dogs travelling from Canada to the U.S.?