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