The Government of Canada is taking action to expand and diversify markets for Canada’s blueberry sector, supporting producers in exporting their high-quality Canadian products to international markets. A pilot program will be implemented in 2026, starting with exports from a previously identified production field and packing house. Full implementation is anticipated for 2027, at which time … Read more
Quebec, Ontario and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a two-year pilot project to help cattle producers in Abitibi-Témiscamingue access slaughter services closer to home. The initiative will allow select producers in the region to have cattle processed at a provincially inspected facility in Ontario and sell the meat back in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, reducing transportation costs … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced proposed regulatory changes to align Canada’s Enhanced Feed Ban rules more closely with those of the United States, a move the government says will improve the competitiveness of Canadian cattle processors while maintaining food safety protections. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has pre-published the amendments … Read more
As announced in the National Food Security Strategy (NFSS), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking action to reduce barriers to interprovincial trade of meat and support food security through a stronger, more resilient Canadian food system. The CFIA is proposing targeted, time-limited amendments to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) to make it easier to move … Read more
The CFIA published its latest Food Fraud Annual Report, outlining the Agency’s ongoing efforts to prevent, detect and deter false, misleading and deceptive practices related to the preparation, labelling, sale and advertising of food. The full release is available online. Contact cfia.media.acia@canada.ca.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has detected golden nematode on a potato farm in Manitoba. It is a quarantine pest that does not affect human or animal health. However, if unmanaged, it can reduce production of potatoes and other hosts by up to 80 per cent. This is the first detection of the pest … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI) announced that the Government of Canada has established an African swine fever (ASF) zoning arrangement with Japan. Under the new arrangement, pork exports to Japan will continue from ASF-freezones, even if the disease is present elsewhere in Canada. This provision is critical for maintaining trade with Japan … Read more
Following a confirmed finding of New World screwworm in a calf in Texas, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that it will implement temporary import restrictions on livestock, including horses, from entering Canada from affected areas. Animals that originate from or were present in the State of Texas within 21 days prior to border … Read more
Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement: “Food safety matters to every Canadian — from our farms to our grocery stores to our kitchen tables. This World Food Safety Day, under the theme “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere,” we recognize how data about the impact of foodborne illness on … Read more
A strong traceability program is critical for rapid identification and containment of animal disease to maintain market access and support the prosperity of the Canadian agricultural sector. Since January 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been re-engaging industry, associations and governments on its proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of … Read more
