May 2026 Seed Scoop
05/27/2026
The May 2026 edition of Seed Scoop is now available, with updates on RSC calls of interest, CFIA inspection billing changes, a proposed inflationary fee adjustment, #CSGA2026 in Whitehorse, certification deadlines, field inspection tips, CSGA Learn, the 2026 Census of Agriculture, and a big thanks to our AGM Signature Sponsors.…
Notice to Members: Proposed Inflationary Service Fee Adjustment Vote at 2026 AGM
05/27/2026
To ensure the Association’s long-term financial sustainability and maintain the quality of certification and member services, CSGA members will be asked to vote at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on a proposed 4.74% inflationary adjustment to all CSGA service fees, effective February 1, 2027. The proposed adjustment reflects CSGA’s continued…
#CSGA2026 in Whitehorse is Getting Closer! Have You Registered?
05/14/2026
Join us July 3–5 in Whitehorse, Yukon for CSGA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting, where we’ll gather under the theme Building Resiliency – Stronger Seed. Stronger Agriculture. Stronger Future. Register today and join us in Whitehorse for timely conversations, valuable connections and a memorable northern experience. Register Now Speaker Highlights: Big…
Updated Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations (PBR)
05/11/2026
We welcome the Government of Canada’s updated Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations (PBR), which help strengthen Canada’s seed system and support continued innovation in plant breeding and variety development. These amendments provide greater regulatory certainty while balancing innovation, investment and producer choice. That means more opportunity across the seed and agriculture…
CSGA Executive Director Opportunity
05/04/2026
We’re continuing the search for CSGA’s next Executive Director. We're connecting with candidates from across the sector and beyond. We encourage you to review the opportunity and share it within your seed sector networks. Learn more: http://osborneinterimmanagement.scouterecruit.net/jobs/310364
April Seed Scoop now available
04/30/2026
April's issue features updates on the 2026 crop application season, CSGA’s leadership transition, a peak at the AGM programming, our award recipients, governance opportunities and more. Read more here.
Thank You to Doug Miller and Leadership Transition Update
04/22/2026
I want to share with members that yesterday marked Doug Miller’s final day as Executive Director. On behalf of the Board, staff and Branches, we extend our sincere appreciation to Doug for his 15 years of dedication and leadership. Over that time, he championed Certified seed, led important modernization efforts,…
Your First Look at the 2026 CSGA AGM Program in Whitehorse!
04/16/2026
We’re excited to share a first look at speakers and sessions for our 2026 AGM, July 3–5 in Whitehorse, Yukon. Building Resiliency Stronger Seed. Stronger Agriculture. Stronger Future. This year’s agenda brings together voices from agriculture, government and beyond to explore how we build resilience together. Set against a stunning…
March Seed Scoop is now available
03/23/2026
The latest issue is out — featuring highlights like the upcoming 2026 CSGA Annual General Meeting in Whitehorse, insights on working with your seed crop inspector, sector updates from recent provincial AGMs and national initiatives, opportunities to help train next‑generation wheat variety verification tools, a spotlight webinar on plant breeding,…
Registration Open CSGA 2026 AGM, Whitehorse
03/10/2026
Registration is now open for our 2026 AGM Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5, 2026 in Whitehorse, YK! It's going to be a truly unforgettable gathering. Register Here Building Resiliency - Stronger Seed. Stronger Agriculture. Stronger Future. Resiliency is what allows Canada’s seed sector to adapt, innovate, and lead.…
