U.S. queen bees are allowed in Canada due to perceived lower risk, but some in the sector would like trade extended to bulk packaged bees.

Pieces moving again on U.S. bulk bee debate

Should Canada allow U.S. packaged bees? From industry group consultations to courtrooms, the topic is heating up

Industry groups wanting a reopened border for bulk packaged bees from the U.S. are pulling together risk mitigation proposals. Meanwhile, the issue also took centre stage recently in a federal courtroom.