Evidence of continued lead exposure and toxicosis in Canadian wildlife from lead ammunition and fishing weights exists especially for eagles, Common Loons (Gavia immer), and American Woodcock (Scolopax minor). A transition to non-lead products applies currently only at the national level, to all waterfowl hunting, and fishing in national parks. No transition has occurred at provincial and territorial levels. Provisions in the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA) and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) could be used to regulate further uses of lead hunting ammunition and fishing weights, consistent with existing federal policy on anthropogenic uses of lead. Federal lead reduction precedents exist that already apply to all Canadian provinces and territories. Under the MBCA and CEPA use of all non-lead hunting ammunition and fishing weights could apply throughout Canada, while provinces would still retain full jurisdiction over the practical aspects of hunting and fishing. This regulative solution would reduce further lead exposure to all terrestrial and aquatic birds. A national ban on lead fishing weights would complement US states laws implemented to reduce lead exposure in aquatic avian species. Human frequent consumers of game meat would also benefit from reduced lead exposure from harvested game. An opportunity exists for the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association to address this ‘One Health’ issue together because improving human health directly improves birds’ health.