Advocacy
Reports on food safety testing
Protecting consumers by safeguarding Canada’s food supply is one of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s top priorities. The Agency conducts sampling and testing to detect food hazards and verify that industry is meeting federal food safety requirements.
Check out the latest food safety testing reports:
Federal
Links to various Government of Canada statements on trade and/or agriculture
In addition to the work on trade with the United States, the Government of Canada continues to be very active internationally to advance trade interests for the agriculture and agri-food sector. Please see links below to the various statements related to agriculture trade.
Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Vietnam Lê Minh Hưng
Canada-Germany Joint Statement
Joint statement on the launch of FTA negotiations between Canada and Türkiye
Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program
Please find communications regarding the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in the attached PDF document. Topics included in the PDF are:
- Information about measles
- Annual update on the Wage threshold
- Update on the Unemployment Rate by Census Metropolitan Area
Employment and Social Development Canada encourage you to share this communication throughout your respective networks, and with any colleagues or partners who may need to be aware of this information.
If you have questions on the TFW Program, please visit Canada.ca or reach out to the Employer Contact Centre.
Science approach documents – Canada.ca
The updated Science Approach Document for the Bioactivity Exposure Ratio: Application in Priority Setting and Risk Assessment was released.
How to obtain market authorization for a non-prescription drug in Canada: Overview – Canada.ca
The guidance covers the most common submission types for initial market authorization and certain post-authorization changes, including:
• Application for a Drug Identification Number (DINA)
• Application for a Drug Identification Number – Category IV Product (DINF)
• New Drug Submission (NDS)
• Abbreviated New Drug Submission (ANDS)
Canadian steel is helping build the future of this country. When Canadian steel succeeds, Canada succeeds, and that’s why bold new action is being taken to strengthen the movement of Canadian steel within domestic markets.
PMRA Recent postings of consultations and decisions
The Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. The public registry is where you can learn more about all pest control products registered for use in Canada.
Potassium bicarbonate (RVD2026-04) Decision Posted: August 4, 2026
Provincial
Global Demand Fuels Saskatchewan Export Growth | News and Media | Government of Saskatchewan
Today, Statistics Canada figures show that Saskatchewan’s merchandise exports increased 11.6 per cent in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
B.C. law coming to mandate dashboard cameras for commercial vehicles – Truck News
The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) has convened the first meeting of its newly established Dashcam Task Force, bringing together carriers and technology suppliers to gather industry feedback, identify implementation considerations and develop recommendations for the provincial government as regulations are drafted for British Columbia’s new commercial vehicle dashboard camera legislation.
Ontario Investing More Than $6 Million to Protect and Train Workers in Hamilton | Ontario Newsroom
Funding will help nearly 200 jobseekers gain the skills and hands-on experience needed for rewarding, in-demand careers in the skilled trades
USA
Investing in FDA’s Inspectional Enterprise | FDA
As part of the FDA’s broader transparency efforts, we are taking steps to modernize how we communicate, how we make decisions, and how we carry out regulatory responsibilities. A critical component of that effort is the transformation of our inspectional enterprise, including how we plan, coordinate, and execute inspections across the agency.
The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) Strategic Plan for 2026 – 2030
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in cooperation with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the new NARMS Strategic Plan 2026–2030. For 30 years, NARMS has provided stakeholders, partners, the scientific community, and the public with critical data and insights that drive coordinated action against antimicrobial resistance in the United States.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for CLiK Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) wound spray for application on or around wounds for the prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in sheep, cattle, goats, swine, camelids (e.g., camels, llamas, alpacas), and the following captive and captured wildlife species: cervids (e.g., deer, elk), American bison, bighorn sheep, and Sonoran pronghorn.
First deaths in Cyclospora outbreak reported by Michigan | Food Safety News
The nationwide outbreak of infections from the Cyclospora parasite has turned deadly with Michigan reporting two deaths over the weekend.
Today’s Topic: Foreign Inspections | Food Safety News
From 2018 to 2023, FDA averaged only 917 foreign inspections per year, drastically below the annual target of 19,200.
International
Journalists from the respected Australian public broadcaster the ABC commissioned authenticity testing to determine the geographic origin of processed tomato products. They found that many products which claimed to be made with Australian-grown tomatoes had chemical profiles that match Chinese-grown tomatoes.
Nestlé, Danone, Barry Callebaut, Kraft Heinz: How food giants are dealing with El Niño
Nestlé, Danone, Barry Callebaut and Kraft Heinz speak about their strategies to deal with climate volatility during the weather event
Blue light (400–470 nm) mediated photosensitization has recently emerged as a promising non-thermal antimicrobial technology for enhancing food safety.
Safety Share
Wildfire smoke with extreme heat – Canada.ca
In Canada, wildfire season occurs between April and October each year and can coincide with periods of extreme heat. It is important to know how to protect your health when exposed to wildfire smoke and extreme heat together, as they can both harm your health.
Events
Food Safety Trends and Preparing for Change Thursday, August 27, 2026 10:00 am EDT
The food industry is facing an increasingly complex risk landscape—ranging from foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls to supply chain disruptions and evolving regulations.
Join NSF’s upcoming webinar and learn how to stay ahead with data-driven insights and real-world expertise.
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