Insights and Stories on CFIA

Sep. 26, 2025 at 3:54 pm CDT

The National Farmers Union is pushing back against changes to the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act that would narrow the scope of farmers’ right to save seed or propagate crops from cuttings and tubers.

By Geralyn Wichers

Aug. 8, 2025 at 5:21 pm CDT

The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.

By Jeff Melchior

Jul. 31, 2025 at 11:23 am CDT

A New York City-based businessman is financially supporting the owners of an ostrich farm in British Columbia as they dispute an order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to cull the birds.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jun. 27, 2025 at 5:51 pm CDT

Newcastle disease has been detected on two commercial pigeon operations in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a June 19 notice to industry it’s the first time the virus has been detected in a commercial operation in Canada since 1973.

By Kristy Nudds

Jun. 26, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT

Animal rights advocates challenge the constitutionality of Ontario’s Security from Trespass Act, arguing it stifles undercover exposés and infringes on Charter freedoms; government defends the law as targeting trespass, not speech.

By Diana Martin