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Feds lift ‘pause’ on increases in crop chemical MRLs

New set of rules also calls for 'cosmetic' pesticide use to be banned on federal lands

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Proposals to increase a crop chemical’s maximum residue limits (MRLs) on foods and food crops in Canada can again seek federal approval, after being put on temporary hold two years ago. Among several other changes, a planned new package of federal regulatory amendments will put a gradual end to a “pause” imposed in August 2021
An original proposal by Health Canada to label ground beef as high in saturated fat has been shelved. Photo: Jeff Haynes/Reuters
Beef cattle, Dairy cattle, Hogs

Health Canada to slap warning labels on sugary, salty and fatty foods

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Ottawa | Reuters – Foods high in sugars, sodium and saturated fat will come with clear warning labels in Canada starting in 2026, the federal government said on Thursday, in an effort to promote healthier eating choices and reduce chronic health risks. “We know that it’s not always easy to make healthy choices,” Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos told
In a mere few months, ground beef (seen here) and pork, two unprocessed, natural, and affordable animal protein sources, will be labelled as having too much saturated fat.
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Health Canada sees some saturated fats as more equal than others

This incoherent decision seems to be driven by ideology and special interests not facts

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Looks like we will all see different symbols on food packaging soon, telling us whether a food product at the grocery store has too much fat, sugar or sodium. Health Canada is likely going forward shortly with a policy requiring front-of-package nutrition symbols on foods high in saturated fat, sugars and sodium. It’s a concept
The CFIA has done consultations on how it would treat gene-edited seeds.
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Health Canada decision worries organic growers

Potential for contamination will increase if gene-edited crops become widespread, say organic organizations

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Organic producers are concerned that a Health Canada decision deeming most gene-edited crops safe will disrupt their farms and markets. “It will have a significant effect on our sector,” said Marla Carlson, executive director of SaskOrganics. In May, Health Canada released a decision which said that gene-edited plants and food from those plants would not
File photo of raw and cooked ground beef. (Lime and Lemon Media photo via Canada Beef Inc.)
Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock

Beef sector calls for Health Canada label exception

The Canadian Cattlemen's Association wants ground beef exempted from proposed rules

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The cattle sector is less than pleased by a Health Canada proposal that would put a ‘high saturated fat’ label on retail ground beef. The proposal is part of a suite of changes proposed for Canada’s Food and Drug Regulations. As well as adding a front-of-packaging (FOP) label requirement for foods deemed by Health Canada
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Health Canada decision adds fuel to gene editing debate

Proponents say gene editing will allow faster innovation. Opponents say it’s potentially dangerous and may undermine trust

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A recent Health Canada decision deemed gene-edited plants safe for the Canadian food supply — and the decision wasn’t without controversy. This spring, Health Canada ruled on new guidance for its Novel Food Regulations, after lengthy consultations. Why it matters: Removing gene-edited plants from the more highly regulated class of “novel foods,” under a set
So far, hemp has been marketed as a health food, not a healthy food. This favours organically grown grain, and the niche market.
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Comment: A farmer perspective on hemp

Evidence is mounting that StatCan may not be reflecting reality

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The recent article about hemp, and its failure to increase acres and become the next canola, was very thorough on the processor side, but I thought, short on the producer perspective. We have grown industrial hemp on our farm since it was first declared legal. At that time, because of its connection to marijuana, it
The inconvenient truth about glyphosate is that it’s not harmful, unless used irresponsibly, of course.
Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Glyphosate. Treating science like a buffet

Health Canada did the agriculture sector no favours with its process

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Canadians had until July 20 to comment on the federal government’s proposal to increase the amount of glyphosate herbicide residue allowed on legumes. Now, due to some deserved public pressure, Health Canada is delaying the entire process. The debate on glyphosate in Canada and around the world is populist, chaotic, political, and simply unsettling. Many
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Manitoba cautions on manganese in well water

About a third of wells exceed updated limits, province says

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A significant number of wells in Manitoba may be carrying water with manganese levels well above new health standards, particularly for infants. The province on May 3 issued an advisory for owners of private wells that their water “may exceed a new health-based guideline” for the trace element. The element occurs naturally, and commonly, in
A hemp plant in Alberta. (Jennifer Blair photo)
Crops, Markets

Hemp poised for year of gains

Nationwide increase in acres expected

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MarketsFarm — The hemp industry in Canada is set for a good year in 2021, according to Canadian Hemp Trade Association (CHTA) CEO Ted Haney. “It looks like we are looking at another 15 to 20 per cent increase in seeded acres nationally, which should take us over the 100,000-acre level for sure,” he said.

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