National Food Security Strategy
06/30/2026
A resilient food system starts with seed. CSGA welcomes Canada's new National Food Security Strategy and its commitment to modernizing seed regulations and accelerating innovation. Certified seed helps strengthen Canada's food security from the very first step. Read our statement.
2026 ISTA Annual Meeting
06/24/2026
Confidence in Certified seed comes from every part of the system doing its job. The last time Canada hosted the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Annual Meeting was in 1983. A lot has changed since then. Seed certification has evolved. Technology has advanced. International alignment has become even…
June Seed Scoop
06/24/2026
The June edition of Seed Scoop is now available, featuring updates from CSGA President Glenn Logan, the 2025–2026 Annual Report, the upcoming member vote, 2026 AGM proposals, Board of Directors information, new provisional hybrid hemp standards, key deadlines, and tips for preparing pedigreed seed crops for inspection. Read it here.
Application Deadline Grace Periods Amid Wet Conditions
06/08/2026
CSGA Reminds Members of Application Deadline Grace Periods Amid Wet Conditions CSGA recognizes the difficult field conditions in Saskatchewan and northern Alberta as the June 10 application deadline approaches for forages, flax, canola, mustard, corn, fababean and field peas. Application deadlines are established well in advance and include a built-in…
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.
