CGC News
Canada Grains Council Supports Canada’s Participation in CUSMA Consultations with Mexico, Aims for Science-Based Regulation
June 9, 2023 (OTTAWA, ON) – The Canada Grains Council (CGC) commends the Government of Canada for participating in dispute settlement consultations initiated by the United States (US) last week under the Canada-US-Mexico-Agreement (CUSMA). The CGC is pleased that Canada is taking a strong stand on science-based regulation and rules-based trade.In February 2023, Mexico re-issued …
Canada Grains Council Commends Launch of Canada Water Agency
Ottawa, ON (May 25, 2023) – The Canada Grains Council (CGC) commends the Government of Canada for fulfilling their Budget 2023 investment by supporting the Canada Water Agency, a significant step towards keeping our water safe, clean and healthy.CGC supports the federal government’s ongoing work toward data-driven, science-based decision-making that safeguards the environment and Canadians’ …
CFIA Announces New Guidelines for Plant Breeding Innovation, Paving the Way for Sustainable Crop Advancements
Ottawa, ON (May 3rd 2023) Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released its updated guidance on plant breeding innovation, bringing a close to a consultation process launched in 2021. The guidance covers the environmental safety of plants developed using gene editing and is grounded in the same science that informed Health Canada’s food safety guidelines …
