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Canada proposes a draft protocol, under its Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations, to incentivise feedlot operators implement changes to reduce enteric methane emissions from beef cattle, and to generate carbon offset credits.

Health Canada opened pre-consultations on a proposed new regulatory framework for foods for special dietary use and infant foods, which include categories such as infant formula, prepackaged human milk, medical foods, gluten-free foods, formulated...

As Canada’s new Assessment and Revenue Management project (CARM) becomes mandatory in May 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) offers additional webinars for businesses to become familiar with this new electronic customs platform, and...

In September 2023, the government of Canada published a draft guidance document for plant breeders and feed manufacturers that reinforces Canada’s product-based approach and provides guidance on how Canada’s Feeds Act and Feeds Regulations are...

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have opened consultations on a comprehensive regulatory package.

Canada continues to be the largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented products. In 2022, U.S. consumer-oriented exports to Canada reached $19.9 billion, representing 24 percent of the total value of U.S. consumer-oriented exports worldwide.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has approved the U.S. application for legislative recognition which demonstrates that U.S. feedstock is in compliance with the land use and biodiversity (LUB) criteria under the Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR).

Launched in November 2022, Canada’s ten-year strategy for the Indo-Pacific is meant to comprehensively deepen the country’s engagement in the region in the areas of peace and security, economic growth, and sustainable development.

Canadian apple production is forecast to decline three percent in MY 2023/24 on adverse weather events across the main growing provinces. Pear production is forecast to grow slightly on large volume fruit in Ontario and a good crop in British Columbia.

FAS Ottawa forecasts total wheat production to be 31.1 million metric tons (MT), down ten percent year-over-year (y/y) on lower yields due to widespread drought across the prairie provinces.

FAS/Canada projects milk production flat into 2024, based on declining fluid milk consumption, and steady requirements for industrial milk. Production of cheese and butter is forecast to increase modestly in 2024, as stocks have been recovering, and...

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a legume full of protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and are relatively low in calories. Chickpeas are used in many Indian and Mediterranean dishes. Australia, India, and Canada are the top three chickpea exporters accounting for more than 40 percent of the world’s exports in 2022. Pakistan is the largest importer, followed by the European Union, Bangladesh, and Turkey.