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Posted on Tuesday November 24, 2015

In a major development, the Quebec provincial government has announced it will begin consultation on limiting farmers’ use of neonicotinoids and other pesticides, such as atrazine. When the legislation passes, Quebec will joins Ontario as the second Canadian province to have put in place restrictions on these products tied to pollinator deaths—the only two jurisdictions […]

Posted on Tuesday November 24, 2015

The first fully revised Canadian Organic Standards are set for publication this week. The revised standards include easier-to-understand language, clarification on standards that had been ambiguous, requested changes to the PSL and updates to ensure the standards remain true to organic principles. Operators will have a year from publication to meet any new requirements. For more information, […]

Posted on Tuesday November 24, 2015

The first fully revised Canadian Organic Standards are set for publication this week. The revised standards include easier-to-understand language, clarification on standards that had been ambiguous, requested changes to the PSL and updates to ensure the standards remain true to organic principles. Operators will have a year from publication to meet any new requirements. For more information, […]

Posted on Tuesday November 17, 2015

Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN) is hosting its 15th Anniversary Celebratory Conference and Trade Show November 23-25 at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The ACORN Conference is a three-day event that brings together organic and sustainable farmers, processors and businesses from the region. An affiliate member of COTA, ACORN is a non-profit organization […]

Posted on Tuesday November 17, 2015

COTA attended Food Secure Canada’s annual general meeting as well as the National Food Policy Dialogue this past Sunday in Montreal, Canada. Food Secure Canada, a new COTA member, is a pan-Canadian alliance of organizations and individuals working together to advance food security and food sovereignty. The Dialogue included new directions and opportunities to work towards policy […]