The amendments are primarily administrative, with some related to aligning the Explosives Regulations with other regulations and policy.

Bill 97 remains alive, it’s just that the ag focus it brought may indeed be dead.

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) approved new pesticides for use in Canada on May 16, 2023.

The Canadian Government announced the extension of the Agri-Food Pilot, which helps facilitate the transition of experienced workers in agricultural and food industries to permanent residence in Canada. The Pilot will now run until May 14, 2025; it was launched in May 2020.

Saskatchewan members – CAAR has once again successfully renewed the SGI Letter of Approval to Anhydrous Ammonia or Fertilizer Distributors, expiring Dec. 31, 2023.

Canadian farmers are on the front lines of climate change.  They are already taking action to improve resilience and enhance profitability while reducing emissions, according to a recent report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, recently unveiled a modern new refresh of the Canada Brand program, plus a digital toolkit to help Canadian agriculture and agri-food businesses showcase their products in global markets.

Bill C-234 made it through the House of Commons before the summer break, but will the politicians continue to show their support for farmers by ensuring Bill C-234’s swift passage into law?

As previously reported in CAAR Network, in June 2022, Quebec’s Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques implemented regulations regarding the recovery and reclamation of products by companies.  Cleanfarms has prepared a webpage to help decipher the information for those in the agriculture industry.