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Consultation - Proposal to Facilitate the Modernization of the Seed Regulatory Framework

Since 1998, the CFIA has been consulting on ways to improve the Variety Registration System. Over the last three years the focus of consultations has broadened to include the performance of the entire Seed Regulatory Framework.

In light of the feedback received to date from a wide range of stakeholders and interested parties, the CFIA is proposing to implement a number of changes designed to improve the performance of the Seed Regulatory Framework and is seeking your feedback.

To this end, we have developed a consultation workbook designed to elicit your views on the proposed changes as well as on the Seed Regulatory Framework more generally. While you are encouraged to complete the online version of this workbook, hardcopy submissions will also be accepted. To participate in the online consultation, please click on the "Online Consultation Workbook" link below. All other submissions should be sent to:

Wendy Jahn
Project Manager
Seed Regulatory Framework Modernization
Plant Production Division
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
2 Constellation Crescent
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0Y9
consultations@inspection.gc.ca
Facsimile Number: 613-228-4552

This 60 day consultation was scheduled to end on December 2, 2006, however, due to the high level of interest in this consultation and to ensure optimal openness and transparency in the consultation process the CFIA has decided to extend the consultation to February 28, 2007.

Thank you in advance for participating.

• Consultation Workbook Instructions
• Online Consultation Workbook
  To read the workbook prior to participating in the online consultation or to print for hardcopy submission, use the PDF version of the Consultation Workbook