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Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) opened consultations on proposed maximum residue limits (MRL) for piperonyl butoxide. This proposed revision will see the current MRL of 20 ppm for raw cereals revoked. When a MRL is revoked in Canada, the general MRL of 0.1 ppm comes into effect for both domestic production and imports.

The federal government launched public consultations on a regulatory framework to establish mandatory requirements for recycled content and labelling for plastic products, and on a technical paper that outlines the reporting requirements for the federal plastics registry.

On April 18, 2023, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) opened consultations on proposed maximum residue limits (MRL) for clopyralid.

The Canadian cattle herd will continue to contract in 2023. With a smaller cow herd and reductions in heifer retention the 2023 calf crop is expected to be smaller relative to 2022. Feed price volatility and drought concerns, coupled with a contracting U.S. herd, will see live cattle import numbers fall once again.

After weeks of smaller, province-specific actions, Canada’s federal government announced a $180 million support package for farmers and agri-businesses on May 5.

Potato imports into Canada continue to be permitted providing import requirements are adhered to. The Government of Canada has not stopped the issuance of Ministerial Exemptions...

FAS/Ottawa forecasts increased production of wheat and oats in marketing year (MY) 2020/21 driven by improved weather conditions, low on-farm stocks, and strong demand.

Canadian imports of U.S. potatoes have dropped significantly and existing Ministerial Exemptions have been cancelled due to COVID-19 impacts.