Starting on Sept. 2, the waters of eastern Canada – meaning Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec – will be declared as areas where the aquatic animal diseases, MSX and Dermo, are present or very likely to be present. This means that the movement of oysters which are not … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded the regulated area for hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) in Ontario. The new regulated area now includes the Regional Municipality of Niagara, Haldimand County, the City of Hamilton and the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. This expansion follows detections of HWA outside of the previously regulated area and is part of … Read more
August is Tree Check Month and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is calling on Canadians of all ages to take a few minutes to inspect the trees and plants around them for signs of invasive pests. Look in your yard, garden, local park—or even on your vehicle or outdoor gear. Early detection is key … Read more
The federal government is reopening access to the Australian market for Canadian beef and beef products for the first time since 2003. The announcement, made by Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, PEI), marks a significant boost for Canadian farmers and processors seeking to expand exports and strengthen trade ties in the Indo-Pacific. … Read more
The Government of Canada announced an increase to the maximum value for cattle under its animal compensation regulations to reflect current market value. Amendment to the Compensation for Destroyed Animals and Things Regulations (CDATR) means cattle producers who have been impacted by a reportable disease may be eligible to receive compensation up to the following new maximum … Read more
Following a competitive procurement process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, awarded contracts to Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Biogénesis Bagó SA to supply multiple types of vaccine products and develop Canada’s first FMD vaccine bank. This FMD vaccine bank complements Canada’s current access to vaccines through the North American Foot and Mouth … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada’s national poultry sectors have been responding to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada since December 2021. Industry has been highly supportive of the CFIA in its response to HPAI, working collaboratively to implement control measures and protect animal health. The full statement is available online. Contact cfia.media.acia@canada.ca.
On May 12, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) encourages Canadians to mark the International Day of Plant Health by learning more about the role and risks to plant health. This year’s theme, ‘The importance of plant health in One Health,’ highlights the connections between human, animal, and plant health and emphasizes how they are all part of … Read more
Recently, the CFIA conducted a planned inspection of a licensed importer to verify compliance with Canadian regulations. During the course of this inspection, it was found that the Vegemite product being sold did not comply with Canadian regulations around vitamin fortification as well as the requirements for information on consumer prepackaged food to be in … Read more
Minister for Agriculture and Agri-food and for Rural Economic Development Kody Blois (Kings–Hants, N.S.) and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canadian consumers, supporting our poultry industry, and ensuring a fair and transparent trade environment. The issue of … Read more
