It should take two to four years to review the safety of a pesticide. But Health Canada and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency will take nine to 10 years to evaluate the safety of glufosinate — a herbicide that is already on the market.
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Canadian farmers need level playing field for regulations – says Minister MacDonald
Federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald is urging the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency to speed up their decision making.
Abattoir offers new market options
A health-inspected facility that opened in Saskatchwan last summer could be replicated in other communities, says a director
The cattle producers behind an abattoir in southeastern Saskatchewan say they’re happy to share their plans with others who want to take on the same challenge.
Ottawa may deregulate agriculture sector
Deregulation in the feed sector is seen as a response to tariffs
Any reduction in paperwork or improvement in approval times is welcome news in Canada’s feed sector.
