diff --git a/scikits/image/filter/__init__.py b/scikits/image/filter/__init__.py
index afcc9db5..29247baf 100644
--- a/scikits/image/filter/__init__.py
+++ b/scikits/image/filter/__init__.py
@@ -1,2 +1,3 @@
 from lpi_filter import *
 from ctmf import median_filter
+from canny import canny