CFIA invites comment on food safety action plan Wednesday, July 3, 2013 by SUSAN MANN People have until Nov. 30 to comment on various aspects of the federal government’s proposals to revamp the country’s food safety system. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency held the first stage of consultations June 4 at a forum in Ottawa. The consultations are continuing online and people can provide feedback through the consultations section of the CFIA’s website. CFIA spokesperson Lisa Murphy says by email the forum was designed to begin the consultations on several key food safety and consumer protection proposals under the Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan and to explain to those attending the forum how the proposals are related. The action plan’s aim is to strengthen and modernize Canada’s food safety system. She says the forum participants discussed: A single consistent approach to food inspection A new food regulatory framework Regulations for imported food sector products Strategies to promote compliance New approaches to regulation. The CFIA has designed consultations for four areas: how compliance is promoted, the regulatory framework, specific regulations and the food labelling system. BF Ontario seeks AgriRecovery aid to help Bradford Marsh growers Agriculture ministers' meeting takes place this month
Festival celebrates migrant workers in Leamington Friday, September 11, 2026 The Festival of Guest Nations will mark its 20th anniversary on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Seacliff Park in Leamington, Ontario, bringing together migrant workers, local residents, community organizations, and service providers for a day focused on culture, community, and... Read this article online
El Niño Forecast Signals Warm Fall Across Canada Friday, September 11, 2026 According to the Weather Network, the El Niño is strengthening and is expected to become one of the most significant events on record, raising questions about how the climate pattern could influence Canada’s fall weather and the end to the growing season for producers. With El Niño... Read this article online
Premier Ford names new ag minister in cabinet shuffle Thursday, September 10, 2026 When the Ontario legislature returns in October, the province’s agriculture industry will have a new voice at Queen’s Park. In a Sept. 10 cabinet shuffle, Premier Ford named Sam Oosterhoff as the new minister of agriculture, food and agribusiness. He takes over for Trevor Jones, who... Read this article online
Canada Trade Tribunal Submits Report on Vegetable Imports and Potential Industry Injury Thursday, September 10, 2026 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has submitted its report on imports of certain vegetable goods to the Governor in Council following a six-month safeguard inquiry into potential injury to Canadian producers. The Tribunal announced Sept. 9 that the report contains its... Read this article online
Canada-U.S. Trade Dispute Raises Concerns for Agri-Businesses Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Like many of their small business counterparts, Canadian agri-businesses operating across the border are warning that prolonged trade tensions could threaten their financial stability, according to a by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) that was released last... Read this article online