Fédération biologique du Canada

For a more organic future

Bringing together all the key players in Canada's organic industry to ensure excellent standards and regulations that stimulate the growth of Canada's organic sector, which is good for the environment, the consumer, family farms and rural commnities.

Of particular interest

Date: May 10, 2012

Titre: New and Commented Questions and Answers - Standards Interpretation Committee

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New Questions and Answers - SIC

The Organic Standards Interpretation Committee (SIC) provides interpretive guidance to the Canada Organic Office on issues related to the National Standards for Organic Agriculture (CAN/CGSB 32.310 and CAN/CGSB 32.311).

Click here to consult the proposed answers to questions, raised by organic stakeholders, regarding the National Standards for Organic Agriculture.

The proposed responses are subject to a 60 day comment period starting May 10th and closing July 10th 2012.
All comments regarding these answers should be sent to OPR.RPB@inspection.gc.ca

Commented Questions and Answers

The Canada Organic Office has received comments about some of the answers posted under the public comment period ending January 30th 2012; the Standards Interpretation Committee considered all comments and, when appropriate, revised these answers. In some cases, comments did not result in a change in the Q&As.

Click here to consult the first list of the commented and/or revised Questions and Answers. These Q&As are final and not subject to further comments; they will be integrated into the final Q&As under the CCO website and OFC website.

Date: April 20, 2012

Titre: The Science of Organic Agriculture

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The Organic Federation of Canada invites you to view

“The Science of Organic Agriculture”,

a series of four videos shot

at the Canadian Organic Science Conference (COSC),
held in Winnipeg, Manitoba from February 21-23, 2012

Featuring Canadian organic scientists and producers sharing their experiences,
their vision, and mostly, their great dedication to the development of sound organic production systems in Canada.

The Impact of Research on Organic Agriculture

Organic Researchers in Canada and the United States

Organic Knowledge for the Future

Organic Farmers and Researchers Sharing Knowledge

You can also be at the Canadian Organic Science Conference...without actually having been there! To view all the presentations and conferences of the COSC, click here!

We invite you to enjoy viewing to the films and to share them with your community! Sharing weblinks shares knowledge!

Date: March 21, 2012

Titre: InfoBio March 2012

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Headlines

The first Canadian Organic Science Conference is a resounding success!
Use of antibiotics creates a variance in EU -US organic trade agreement
A judge rules against US and Canadian farmers in their suit against Monsanto

and more to read on Info-Bio March 2012!

On our blog

Date: August 17, 2011

Title: No Intraprovincial Organic Regulations in Canada: what is the impact on the development of the Canadian organic sector?

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The Canadian Organic Products Regulations (OPR) were implemented in June 2009 but they do not cover organic products produced and sold within the same province. The province of Quebec is the only province where the intraprovincial organic market is strictly regulated.

What is the impact of not having organic products regulated and certified in local markets? Does it reduce consumer confidence in the organic designation, or can it have an impact on the value of the organic premium? Visit OFC Blog to let us know your opinion!

http://ofcfbc.wordpress.com/

Date: April 7, 2011

Title: The impact of GE alfalfa on organic production

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Genetically modified (GM) alfalfa has been approved for planting in the US and is one step away from being sold as seed in Canada. Please describe on OFC Blog what would be the impact of the introduction of GM alfalfa on your farming operations?

OFC Blog on GE Alfalfa

Date: April 28, 2010

Title: Organic Grain-Forage Rations in Fattening Phase of Slaughter Animals

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Issue your comment on the feeding of slaughter animals in fattening phase.

http://ofcfbc.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/slaughter-animals-organic-grain-forage-ra...

Date: April 8, 2010

Title: Parallel production

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Are you in favor of parallel production? Should Canada be more flexible on the issue of parallel production? If it were allowed, could parallel production be managed without compromising organic integrity? Leave your comment on OFC's blog.

Parallel production