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Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2014
On November 24 in Ottawa, COTA will lead an organic sector delegation at the Agribusiness Working Group meeting of the Canada-Mexico Partnership. The meeting will advance talks comparing the two countries’ organic regulations and standards, as well as share market intelligence. Industry members are invited to participate. Contact COTA’s Research and Strategy Manager if you are [...]
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2014
Export Development Canada is hosting a free webinar on this Wednesday (Nov. 19) from 11 a.m. to noon regarding the opportunities available surrounding the new Canada-European Union trade agreement, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The EU is already Canada’s second largest trading partner, and CETA could boost bilateral trade by 20 to 25 [...]
Posted on Tuesday November 18, 2014
This is the last call to join COTA Feb. 11-14 at BioFach, Germany—the largest organic worldwide. There are only two booths remaining in the Canada Pavilion. All registration documents for BioFach 2015 exhibitors and walkers are available online. The Forms B, C and D along with organic certificates must be sent to Canada Unlimited before Thursday, November [...]
Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2014
COTA has released the first comprehensive study on the organic and ecological seed market in Canada, in partnership with the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security, a project of USC Canada. The study shows the current value of organic and ecological seed in Canada at over $78 million per year, including $28 million in vegetable seed [...]
Posted on Tuesday November 11, 2014
COTA attended the 2014 Organic Connections Convention and Trade Show last week at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina. COTA Executive Director Matthew Holmes provided the opening keynote address, presenting an overview of the organic sector and calling for strategic engagement by organic producers. Organic Connections is the largest biannual organic event on the Canadian Prairies.