CSGA’s Requirements for Breeder Seed Have Been Updated
06/07/2023
CSGA recently completed an exhaustive review of the requirements and standards relating to plant breeders, Breeder seed crop production and Breeder seed to modernize the requirements. Coming into effect July 1, 2023, CSGA will be releasing these updated standards and requirements in the Canadian Breeder Seed Requirements (BSR) manual. The…
CSGA, Seeds Canada Have Distinct Visions for Regulatory Change
06/02/2023
In the June 1 online edition of Germination magazine, read about how Canada’s two seed sector associations are expressing both agreement and differences in their vision for the future of Canada’s seed system. Read More.
The Future of Inclusive Standard Setting
05/26/2023
Who develops seed crop standards in Canada? You do! How? Through CSGA's already open and inclusive standards development process. Read more about the future of inclusive standard setting here.
Spring 2023 Letter from CSGA’s Executive Director
05/11/2023
In late April, our Executive Director, Doug Miller sent out his second ED newsletter to various key stakeholders to keep them informed and engaged in a next-generation seed system. In this new communication piece, CSGA will be sending regular updates to sector stakeholders on seed certification, Seed Regulatory Modernization and…
COME ON BOARD THE 2023 CSGA AGM!
05/08/2023
CSGA has so much to offer you at our 2023 CSGA AGM from July 8 to 10 in beautiful St. John's. We all know that Newfoundland is one of the best places to see and appreciate nature in all its glory. But did you know that more varieties of English…
Only Four Days Left!
04/26/2023
Seed Regulatory Modernization affects you! Don't miss this chance to make a real difference! Here's how we've responded to the CFIA SRM survey.
SRM pre-consultation survey closes May 1, 2023
04/24/2023
There Are Only Days Left, Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! The CFIA’s SRM pre-consultation survey closes May 1, 2023 The future of Canada’s seed sector is being mapped out as we speak. Changes to our sector are coming, but what those changes look like depends on the voices the Canadian…
CSGA AGM Registration is Open!
03/16/2023
Registration for the 2023 CSGA AGM is now open! We look forward to seeing you and your family in beautiful St. John’s, Newfoundland, from Saturday, July 8 to Monday, July 10, 2023. With events and business spanning three days, you're in for a treat. Details on all our programs are…
Seed Scoop – March 15, 2023
03/15/2023
In the March edition of Seed Scoop, have your say on digital seed tags, more information on the CFIA's SRM pre-consultation survey, become an Accredited Seed Grower, register for the Annual CSGA-ASCIS Association Webinar and more! Read more here.
How CSGA is Responding to the CFIA SRM Pre-Consultation Survey
03/06/2023
As you know, the CFIA has released its Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) Task Team recommendations report and a pre-consultation survey, seeking your input on potential changes to the seed system. Before you respond to the survey, we wanted to share how and why we are responding to the survey. Learn…
