Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is several years into what’s been dubbed a “transformation.” The PMRA reform process started nearly three years ago, leading up to the 2021 federal election, and this initial “transformation” was to focus on four area: transparency, increase the use of real-world data and independent advice, strengthen human health… Read More
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Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Kyle Larkin with the Grain Growers of Canada on their sustainability recommendations “Road to 2050”; Mac Ross with the Canada Grains Council on an update on PMRA transformation; Haney then discusses some listener feedback; and, Don’t… Read More
Welcome to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show you’ll hear: Mac Ross of Pulse Canada, discusses logistics and tariff news for lentils exported to India; Jeff Morrow, CEO and president of Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, with considerations for grazing and baling drought-stricken crops; Dr. Phil Williams, who introduced the technology to measure… Read More
India has lowered its tariff on Canadian lentils to 11 per cent, down from the 33 per cent levied against the crop about a year ago. The new tariff rate applies to all lentils, except those from the U.S., which will face a 22 per cent levy. Mac Ross, director of market access and trade… Read More