What does the CFIA do?
Within the media noise surrounding trade barriers and federal defunding, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) quietly sits, facing its own public backlash, funding cuts, …
Regulation
DNA Series: Mutagenesis Part 2
The DNA Series: Hello everyone, this is going to be a series of blog posts. Stay tuned so you don’t lose a single one! For …
GM Tomatoes Available in Canada for 2026 Gardens
While the snow piles up and the winter winds bite at our faces, fantastic news exists for Canadian gardeners this coming summer. Genetically modified (GM) …
What’s in a Name?
An Overview of Generic Pesticides Product familiarity helps speed up decision-making. No one wants to do extensive research on all market options, so having a …
Time for Canada and the USA to Negotiate a Trade Agreement Without Mexico
History of Free Trade Agreements in North America Improved trade agreements between Canada and the US have existed since 1989, a period of 36 years. …
Sustainable Certifications: How Interchangeable is the Label?
Agriculture Myth Busting Compared to 70 years ago, Canadians are no longer as connected to their food or its production. For this reason, food labels …
The Increased Obsolescence of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Origins of the CPB The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) is a single-use sub-agreement of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The impetus for the …
Is the Future Bright for Canada’s Trade Relationships?
Insights from Canada’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General On December 10, 2024, Claire Williams and I had the privilege of being part of the …
Environmental Biotechnology Greenwashing
On June 20th, 2024, The Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023 (Bill C-59) came into effect. The Bill covers a wide range of issues, including …
Dealing Under the Dinner Table: Fraud in Canada’s Food Supply
The decentralization of agriculture has separated most of us Canadians from primary food production. Normally, this is fine. Farmers care about their farms and product …