Letter from the Executive Director
09/25/2025
The CFIA’s Seed Regulatory Modernization Policy Paper is out — and your input is crucial. CSGA has analyzed all 52 proposals — 40 we fully support, 7 need more work, and 5 we cannot support — and now we need your voice. Submit your feedback before October 3, 2025, and…
September Seed Scoop
09/17/2025
September's Seed Scoop is packed with updates you won’t want to miss: add your voice to Seed Regulatory Modernization, learn about CSGA’s AI soybean appraisal pilot, share your input on hemp isolation requirements, and get harvest reminders to keep your crops certification-ready. Read more here.
Red, Yellow, Green: Canada’s seed overhaul is here
09/10/2025
CSGA supports 40 green lights, but some CFIA proposals need work. Farmers, your voice matters—speak up before Oct 3. Read the Seed World Canada article here.
Consultation on Industrial Hemp Isolation Requirements
09/08/2025
CSGA is inviting feedback on proposed revisions to the isolation requirements for dioecious and monoecious industrial hemp seed crops producing Foundation, Registered and Certified status seed, as outlined in Sections 10 and 11 of Circular 6. The consultation focuses on the minimum isolation distances required between inspected hemp seed crops…
Three Clicks to Shape Canada’s Seed Future
09/03/2025
Your input is critical—and we’ve made it easy to share your voice with policymakers. The CFIA has released its Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) Policy Paper and launched a consultation on 52 proposals that could reshape Canada’s seed system. Most proposals align with CSGA’s vision, but some need adjustments to protect…
