Contact Us
The CSGA national office is located in Ottawa, Canada’s capital.
The secure Members Area of the CSGA website allows seed growers a live view of their account. If you are contacting us for an update on the status of your seed crop certification, or your account balance, you can obtain that information in the Members Area. If you are a new user and need a password to access your account online, please contact us.
For prompt replies to your question(s), contact the following support email addresses or the appropriate staff below. Please have your CSGA account number ready.
- Accounting and Finance Inquiries
- Application Inquiries
- Seed Crop Certification Inquiries and Responses to CSGA Requests for Information
- Technical Support Inquiries
- General Assistance
- Communications, Education and Media Inquiries
- Inquiries from Authorized Seed Crop Inspection Services
National Office
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
P.O. Box 8455, Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 3T1, Canada
Tel: (613) 236-0497
Fax: (613) 563-7855
General email: seeds@seedgrowers.ca
Courier Address:
240 Catherine Street, Suite 202, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2G8, Canada
National Office Staff
Executive Director
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 224
Glyn Chancey is the chief executive officer of the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association and reports directly to its Board of Directors. He oversees the day to day operations of the organization and represents the CSGA and its 3500 members nationally and internationally.
Managing Director, Finance and Administration
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 222
Pam reports to the Executive Director. She oversees CSGA’s accounting, finance and human resource management systems.
Managing Director, Communications and Client Services
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 225
Caroline reports to the Executive Director. She manages CSGA’s communication, education activities, media inquiries and services to clients.
Managing Director, Certification and Technology Services
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 228
Doug Miller reports directly to the Executive Director and manages CSGA’s seed crop certification program and related IM/IT support services. He works closely with seed growers and the seed industry to provide ongoing operational support and guidance on certification and related issues.
Managing Director, Policy and Standards
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 223
Mike reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the Canadian Regulations and Procedures for Pedigreed Seed Crop Production (Circular 6). He represents the CSGA on seed regulation and other policy and standards matters both domestically and internationally.
Manager, Standards
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 227
Gail Harris reports to the Managing Director of Standards & Policy and provides support to the Managing Director of Certification and Technology Services. She conducts seed crop certification appraisals and assists in the development of new standards and related policies and programs.
Manager, Certification
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 230
Brianna reports directly to the Managing Director of Certification and Technology Services and provides support to the Managing Director of Policy and Standards. She conducts seed crop certification appraisals and assists in the development of CSGA policy and programs.
Policy and Certification Officer
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 226
Emmanuel reports directly to the Managing Director of Certification and Technology Services and provides support to the Managing Director of Policy and Standards. He conducts seed crop certification appraisals and assists in the development of CSGA policy and programs.
Client Service Coordinator and Assistant to the Executive Director
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 231
Lucie reports to the Managing Director of Communications and Client Services and provides day to day support to the Executive Director. She also provides a wide range of direct support to clients.
Special Advisor
Randy reports to the Executive Director and advises the Association on a number of issues.
Policy and Certification Officer
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 234
Kelsey reports directly to the Managing Director of Policy and Standards and provides support to the Managing Director of Certification and Technology Services. She conducts seed crop certification appraisals and assists in the development of CSGA policy and programs.
Policy Officer
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 241
Lakshana reports to the Managing Director of Policy and Standards, and provides support to the Executive Director, and the Managing Directors of Certification and Technology Services and Communication and Client Services. She assists in the development of CSGA policy and programs and provides research, planning and project management functions.
Communications and Engagement Manager
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 229
Tania reports to the Managing Director, Communications and Client Services and is responsible for executing the CSGA’s communications and member engagement strategies.
Technology Manager, Digital Enablement
Tel: (613) 236-0497 Ext. 281
Janet reports directly to the Managing Director of Certification and Technology Services. She manages CSGA’s SeedCert platform and the implementation of CSGA digital strategies, tools, and initiatives.
