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Posted on Tuesday November 4, 2014
There are still several remaining spaces in the Canada Pavilion at BioFach −the largest organic tradeshow worldwide. A walker program is also available for companies interested in the Canada Pavilion benefits. Do not delay: Pavilion booths sell out every year. All registration documents for BioFach 2015 exhibitors and walkers are available online. The Forms B, C and [...]
Posted on Tuesday October 28, 2014
COTA is holding its Hill Days in Ottawa this week. Tonight, Members of Parliament, Senators, and their staff will join organic representatives to toast the sector’s growth at an all-organic reception in the Parliament Buildings. The reception is hosted by the Honourable Senator Carolyn Stewart Olsen and COTA Executive Director Matthew Holmes, with remarks by [...]
Posted on Tuesday October 28, 2014
On Wednesday, COTA members, key partners and government officials will attend COTA’s Organic Policy Conference to discuss issues faced by the organic sector, and to prepare for the afternoon’s lobby meetings with various Members of Parliament. Panel discussions will range from proposed changes to the Seeds Act and the impact of the Regulatory Modernization process, [...]
Posted on Tuesday October 28, 2014
The full transcript of COTA’s appearance earlier this month at the Standing Committee on Agriculture has been published in Hansard, the government journal of record. COTA Board Member Dwayne Smith of Grainworks and COTA Executive Director Matthew Holmes appeared as witnesses on October 9, expressing concern regarding proposed legislation that could place limits on farmers’ [...]
Posted on Tuesday October 21, 2014
Registration is now open for the Canada Pavilion at BioFach 2015, the largest organic trade show worldwide. Space is limited, so please send your registration details early for the best booth selection. A walker program is also available for companies interested in the Canada Pavilion benefits. The application deadline for this program is January 16, 2015. The registration [...]