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Government of Canada moves forward on commitments to strengthen the pesticide review process

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring responsible pesticide management across the country.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring responsible pesticide management across the country.
  • These proposed amendments are a result of the 2022 consultations on targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act.
  • Following consultation with stakeholders to better understand Canadians' expectations about the pesticide regulatory review process and its transparency, Health Canada has restarted the science-based process of evaluating acceptable increases to pesticide residue limits, in line with international guidelines.
  • Additionally, the Government of Canada is eliminating the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes on federal lands through amendments to the Greening Government Strategy (GGS), led by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS).

PIANO PIANO the Restaurant Acquires General Assembly Frozen Pizza, Creating Canada's Largest Producer of Premium Frozen Pizza

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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The two brands are on track to double production by year-end and bring their premium CPG products nationwide

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2023) - PIANO PIANO the Restaurant Group (PIANO PIANO), a renowned Italian restaurant with five restaurant locations across the GTA and producer of premium frozen pizza available across Ontario, has announced the acquisition of the assets of General Assembly Frozen Pizza.
  • The now combined business becomes the largest producer of premium frozen pizza in Canada.
  • "By acquiring General Assembly Frozen Pizza, we're not only the largest producer of premium frozen pizza in Canada," said Barry, "but together, we have more than 30 years of combined pizza industry expertise and production resources between us.
  • "PIANO PIANO frozen pizza is for the pizza aficionado who appreciates - and wants nothing less than - a truly elevated experience," explains Barry.

Lavie Bio Receives Canadian Regulatory Approval for Thrivus™, Expanding Global Reach

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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REHOVOT, Israel, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lavie Bio Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), and a leading ag-biological company focusing on improving food quality, sustainability, and agricultural productivity through the introduction of microbiome-based products, today announced it had received registration for Thrivus™ from The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), which triples the product's sales territory. Thrivus™, a bio-inoculant seed treatment, increases Hard Red Spring Wheat production by increasing the availability and efficiency of soil nutrients while mitigating environmental stresses and improving production in sub-optimal areas of farmers' fields.

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  • "Our product has played a key role in boosting farmers' yields and promoting more sustainable food production practices," commented Mr. Amit Noam, CEO of Lavie Bio.
  • "We are currently seeing high demand in our market in the USA, and gaining regulatory approval from Canada is a significant milestone for our global expansion plan.
  • Lavie Bio continues to position Thrivus™ as a lead product in 2023, its second year of commercialization in the USA.
  • The platform allows Lavie Bio to inspect microbes through a multidimensional lens with a deep understanding of specific microbe functions.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency takes action to address forever chemicals in the environment

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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The Government of Canada's intention is to move forward with activities to reduce environmental and human exposure to PFAS, including controls for PFAS in firefighting foams.

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  • The Government of Canada's intention is to move forward with activities to reduce environmental and human exposure to PFAS, including controls for PFAS in firefighting foams.
  • PFOS is a chemical in the PFAS class, also known as forever chemicals.
  • Outcomes of the engagements will be concluded in the fall which will allow us to continue the process towards implementation.
  • Today's announcement is part of the government's efforts to address the presence of forever chemicals in the environment to protect the health of Canadians and the safety of Canadian agriculture.

Invasive species prevention: Emerald ash borer to be regulated in Gaspésie in 2023

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Preventing the spread of invasive species is important to protect forests, native plants and the forestry sector in Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Preventing the spread of invasive species is important to protect forests, native plants and the forestry sector in Canada.
  • This means that ash material (such as logs, branches and woodchips) and all species of firewood cannot be moved off site without permission from the CFIA.
  • The CFIA will continue to survey and monitor the extent of the spread of this invasive beetle in 2023 in eastern Quebec and northern New Brunswick.
  • The CFIA plans to consult with federal, provincial, municipal and First Nations partners and other organizations in the near future on options to manage emerald ash borer in eastern Canada.

STATEMENT - Domestic dog tests positive for avian influenza in Canada

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The domestic dog was found to have been infected with avian influenza after chewing on a wild goose, and died after developing clinical signs.

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  • The domestic dog was found to have been infected with avian influenza after chewing on a wild goose, and died after developing clinical signs.
  • Based on the current evidence in Canada, the risk to the general public remains low and current scientific evidence suggests that the risk of a human contracting avian influenza from a domestic pet is minor.
  • Furthermore, no domestically acquired human cases of avian influenza have been reported in Canada.
  • We are tracking avian influenza activity in Canada and around the world, with domestic and international partners, including the World Health Organization.

Potato wart not detected in 2022 national survey

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2022 national survey for potato wart and confirms that potato wart was not detected in the soil samples tested from the fields where the samples were collected.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2022 national survey for potato wart and confirms that potato wart was not detected in the soil samples tested from the fields where the samples were collected.
  • The national survey for potato wart involved collecting and testing nearly 1500 soil samples from seed potato fields.
  • Activities, such as the national survey for potato wart, and other ongoing investigations related to potato wart, demonstrate the CFIA's continuing commitment to the important potato industry, which is the fifth-largest primary agriculture crop in Canada.
  • As part of the 2022 national potato wart survey, nearly 1500 soil samples were collected from 77 fields across the country, excluding Newfoundland and Labrador, and PEI.

Government of Canada prevents more than 100,000 kg of misrepresented food from being sold in Canada

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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The agency is pleased to share the latest food sampling results in its Food Fraud Annual Report .

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  • The agency is pleased to share the latest food sampling results in its Food Fraud Annual Report .
  • When potential food fraud was discovered, the CFIA took action, preventing more than 100,000 kg of misrepresented food from being sold in Canada.
  • When food is misrepresented, it prevents consumers from making an informed choice, and can create an uneven, unfair market.
  • Under the Food Policy for Canada, launched in June 2019, the Government of Canada invested $24.4 million over 5 years for the CFIA to tackle food fraud.

NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS HOW THE SYSTEM FAILS TO PROTECT DAIRY COWS

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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In Milking the Cow: The Fate of Canadian Cull Dairy Cows , World Animal Protection has uncovered a troubling pattern of sick or injured end-of-life ("cull") dairy cows being sent to slaughter when they aren't fit for transport.

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  • In Milking the Cow: The Fate of Canadian Cull Dairy Cows , World Animal Protection has uncovered a troubling pattern of sick or injured end-of-life ("cull") dairy cows being sent to slaughter when they aren't fit for transport.
  • "Farm animals deserve to be treated with dignity and must be protected by meaningful welfare standards, and it's clear that the system is failing dairy cows," said Lynn Kavanagh, World Animal Protection Farming Campaign Manager.
  • "The status quo has led to an unacceptable level of suffering for dairy cows as they approach end-of-life," added Kavanagh.
  • Over 32% of dairy cows (about 198,000 cows) are removed ("culled") from dairy herds each year in Canada.

IFF to Offer Two Newly Approved Animal Nutrition Solutions in Canada

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health, a business unit of IFF, today announced it has received approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for Enviva® PRO and Syncra® SWI. The incorporation of the newly approved feed solutions in poultry and swine diets will allow producers in Canada to benefit from more consistent animal performance throughout the year. 

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  • The incorporation of the newly approved feed solutions in poultry and swine diets will allow producers in Canada to benefit from more consistent animal performance throughout the year.
  • It blends three Bacillus VMP strains which support the growth of beneficial bacteria and improve feed conversion ratios in broilers, layers, ducks and turkeys1.
  • "We are delighted to receive the formal recognition from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that Enviva® PRO and Syncra® SWI are equally safe and effective for use in animals," said Regina Cortada, North America Animal Nutrition & Health leader, IFF.
  • By balancing nutrition, microbiome, and the gut and immune function, both solutions contribute to a favorable nutribiotic state, enabling animals to focus on growth.