Seed Program Modernization

The objective of the Seed Program Modernization Initiative is to improve the policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks that govern seed in Canada. To that end, the CFIA undertook consultations over the last several years to elicit views on concrete proposals for change and to identify additional issues that deserve consideration.

Industry bulletins

• 2011-02-17 - 2011 Pilot Project for Soybean Seed Crop Inspection

Information Updates

• 2012 Update on Soybean Seed Crop Inspection Pilot Project in Southern Ontario
• 2011 Update on Pilot Project
  • Pilot project questions and answers
• 2010 Update Bulletin
• 2006-2009 Summary Reports for Workshops on Seed Program Modernization
  (Previously published reports are available in archives maintained by Library and Archives Canada)

Other Consultations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is committed to consultations as a valued aid to effective decision-making and quality service delivery.

Proposed Amendments to the Seeds Regulations

On November 6, 2010, the Government of Canada announced proposed amendments to the Seeds Regulations to clarify the grading, labelling and advertising requirements for seed of plant pest tolerance management (PPTM) varietal blends. The amendments were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I for a 30-day comment period that ended on December 6, 2010.

Proposed Amendments to the Weed Seeds Order, 2005

The consultation closed 2011-09-15.

The previous consultations were held in February 2010. The results of the previous consultations will be combined with those of the current consultations. The combined results will be considered during the regulatory process.