Stakeholder meetings and engagement activities - Transformation agenda of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency
Health Canada has been engaging with partners and various stakeholder organizations in the context of its Transformation Agenda, including the targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA). The table below lists the meetings and engagement activities between Health Canada officials and stakeholders concerning the Pest Management Regulatory Agency's Transformation Agenda.
Meeting and engagement activity information and material
To request information and materials:
- send your request to the PMRA Transformation Agenda generic email address at pmra-arla-transformation@hc-sc.gc.ca
- include the name and date of the event from the table below
| Date and Time | Name of event | Purpose | Meeting initiated by | Participants | Materials shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-07 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST |
Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | To discuss the draft Proportional Effort criteria and share the results of the Expanded Renewal pilot. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members /Transformation | TBD |
| 2023-03-02 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST |
Stakeholder meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To discuss questions related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). | Meeting initiated by Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec, Health Evaluation Directorate/PMRA Transformation Team | TBD |
| 2023-03-01 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Forestry/Woodlots Sector | The purpose of this meeting is to review data needs using a reference document prepared by PMRA. Assess potential sources and identify access and management strategies. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Forestry/Woodlot sectors and Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate/Transformation | Agenda and worksheet |
| 2023-02-24 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Structural/General Outdoor Sectors | The purpose of this meeting is to review data needs using a reference document prepared by PMRA. Assess potential sources and identify access and management strategies. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Structural/General Outdoor sectors and Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate/Transformation | Agenda and worksheet |
| 2023-02-17 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Livestock Sector | The purpose of this meeting is to review data needs using a reference document prepared by PMRA. Assess potential sources and identify access and management strategies. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Livestock sector and Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate/Transformation | Agenda and worksheet |
| 2023-02-16 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST |
Transparency Technical Working Group | To provide a recap of work accomplished to date and discuss a look ahead on implementation of further work. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Transparency Technical Working Group members /Transformation | Agenda and presentation |
| 2023-02-14 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Grains Sector | Transformation/Real World Data/Pesticide Use Information Initiative | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Grains sector and Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate/Transformation | Agenda and worksheets |
| 2023-02-07 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST |
Stakeholder meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To discuss Transformation Agenda activities related to Transparency. | Meeting initiated by Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec and PMRA Transformation Team | Agenda, What we heard - Technical Working Group #1 summary |
| 2022-04-06 | Transformation Steering Committee | Initial multi-stakeholder meeting on the targeted PCPA review. To provide an overview of the transformation agenda, clarify issues and proposed measures, and seek initial feedback on consultation questions | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations and academia, PMRA Transformation Team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | PCPA review Discussion Document, Transformation placemats, meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-04-08 | Real-world data meeting | Initial Meeting on the increased use of real-world data with stakeholders To discuss the Transformation Agenda activities related to water monitoring and pesticide use information initiatives | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Health and environmental non-governmental organizations, academia, pesticide industry and user groups. Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | PCPA review Discussion Document, meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-04-12 | Introductory Meeting with Victimes des Pesticides du Québec | To provide an outline of the Transformation Agenda and associated engagement opportunities | Meeting initiated by Victimes des Pesticides du Québec | Victimes des Pesticides du Québec, PMRA Transformation Team, Executive Director Office and Policy and Operations Directorate | No documents |
| 2022-04-12 | Introductory Meeting with Vigilance OGM | To provide an outline of the Transformation Agenda and associated engagement opportunities | Meeting initiated by Vigilance OGM | Vigilance OGM, PMRA Transformation Team, Executive Director Office and Policy and Operations Directorate | No documents |
| 2022-04-14 | Introduction Webinar on the Transformation Agenda with agricultural sector | To provide an overview of the Transformation Agenda, outline engagement plan and respond to questions | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Agricultural Sector, PMRA Transformation Team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Transformation overview placemat, meeting agenda and meeting presentations |
| 2022-04-28 | Transformation Steering Committee Meeting | Follow-up multi-stakeholder meeting on the targeted PCPA review to gather specific feedback on consultation questions from the Discussion document | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations and academia. PMRA Transformation Team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-05-05 | Introductory Meeting with Pulse Canada | To provide an outline of the Transformation Agenda and associated engagement opportunities | Meeting initiated by Pulse Canada | Pulse Canada, PMRA Transformation Team, Director General's Office | No documents |
| 2022-05-12 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | First meeting with pesticide manufacturers. Provide an overview of the water monitoring program and discuss various elements related to framework development. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Pesticide manufacturers, Environmental Assessment Directorate | Water monitoring Discussion Document, water monitoring placemat, meeting agenda and meeting presentations |
| 2022-05-12 | Webinar for Stakeholders | Update to consultation on Targeted Review of the Pesticide Control Products Act – Webinar. Provide an update on the Transformation Agenda in regards to S6 and its impact on the consultation process and respond to technical questions. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations and academia, PMRA Transformation Team | Overview of Bill S-6 and its impact on the consultation process, and to answer technical questions |
| 2022-05-18 | Pesticide Use Technical Working Group | Follow-up on April 8th meeting on real-world data focused on pesticide use. Provide details on the Pesticide Use Information initiative and seek feedback on the question on Real-world Data in the PCPA review Discussion document. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Health and environmental non-governmental organizations, academia, pesticide industry and user groups, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | PCPA review Discussion Document, Transformation placemats, meeting agenda and meeting presentations |
| 2022-05-19 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | Follow-up meeting with pesticide manufacturers. Continue the discussion on elements of the water monitoring framework development. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Pesticide manufacturers, Environmental Assessment Directorate | Water monitoring Discussion Document, water monitoring placemat, meeting agenda and meeting presentations |
| 2022-05-24 (Cancelled due to severe climate/hydro interruptions in Ottawa) |
Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | First meeting of the Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Industry associations, user groups, and non-governmental organizations, PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-05-25 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | Follow-up meeting with pesticide manufacturers. Continue the discussion on elements of the water monitoring framework development. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Pesticide manufacturers, Environmental Assessment Directorate | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-05-27 | Transparency Technical Working Group | First meeting of the Transparency Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Health and environmental non-governmental organizations, academia, indigenous organizations, pesticide industry and user groups, PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-05-27 | Meeting with CropLife Canada -Stakeholder Call | To discuss questions related to the Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation Team | No documents |
| 2022-05-30 | Meeting with CropLife Canada | To discuss the Transformation agenda and provide clarity on related engagement | Meeting initiated by CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation Team, Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, Director General's Office | No documents |
| 2022-05-31 | Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group meeting | First meeting of the Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group discussing overall purpose of the working group and import tolerances | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, PMRA MRL Working Groups including members from Transformation, Health Assessment Directorate, Transparency, and Policy | Meeting agenda and discussion starter |
| 2022-05-31 | Meeting with the Food Supply Council of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce | To provide an outline of the Transformation Agenda and associated engagement opportunities | Meeting initiated by the Food Supply Council of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce | Food Supply Council of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, PMRA Transformation Team, Director General's Office | Presentation |
| 2022-05-31 | Transformation Steering Committee Meeting | Meeting #3 Follow-up multi-stakeholder meeting on the targeted PCPA review to gather specific feedback on consultation questions from the Discussion document | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations and academia, PMRA Transformation Team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-06-02 | Webinar on PMRA Transformation | To provide information on the PMRA transformation initiative | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Government and public, Transformation and Program Renewal (incorporates leads from other directorates such as POD, EAD, VRD) | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-06-03 | Meeting with Invasive Species Council of British Columbia | To provide an outline of the Transformation Agenda and associated engagement opportunities | Meeting initiated by the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia | Invasive Species Council of British Columbia, PMRA Transformation Team, Director General's Office | Presentation |
| 2022-06-06 | Pesticide Use Technical Working Group | Pesticide Use Technical Working Group meeting | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Pesticide Industry, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-06-06 | Meeting with Teck Resources Limited | To provide an outline of the Transformation Agenda and associated engagement opportunities and linkages to Teck Resources Limited work | Meeting initiated by Teck Resources Limited | Teck Resources Limited and PMRA Transformation Team | No documents |
| 2022-06-07 | Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) Technical Working Group | Continuation of the first meeting | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, PMRA MRL working groups including members from Transformation Health Assessment Directorate, Transparency and Policy | Agenda and discussion starter |
| 2022-06-07 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | First meeting of the Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Non-governmental organizations, academia, and growers, Environmental Assessment Directorate | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-06-07 | Meeting with CropLife Canada | To discuss questions related to the authorization pathway proposal and transformation consultation process | Meeting initiated by CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation Team | No documents |
| 2022-06-09 | Modernized Business Processes (MBP) Technical Working Group | First meeting of the Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Industry associations, user groups, and non-governmental organizations, PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-06-14 | Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) Technical Working Group | Continuation of the second meeting | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, PMRA MRL Working Groups incl members from Transformation, Health Assessment Directorate, Transparency, and Policy | Agenda and discussion starter |
| 2022-06-14 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | Second meeting of the Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Non-governmental organizations, academia, and growers. Environmental Assessment Directorate | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-06-21 | Transparency Technical Working Group | Second meeting of the Transparency Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Health and environmental non-governmental organizations, academia, Indigenous organizations, pesticide industry and user groups, PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-06-22 | Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | Meeting of the Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Industry associations, user groups, and non-governmental organizations, PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-06-23 | Transformation Steering Committee Meeting | Follow-up session to gather specific feedback from multi-stakeholders on consultation questions from the Discussion document | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations and academia, PMRA Transformation Team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-06-29 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | Third meeting of the Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Non-governmental organizations, academia, and growers, Environmental Assessment Directorate | Meeting agenda and presentations |
| 2022-07-05 | Transparency Technical Working Group | Improving Regulatory Documents: Review new plain language regulatory documents and discuss what is useful, and if additional information is needed. Also improve understanding of PMRA Science: Review and seek feedback on plain language products developed to increase understanding of PMRA science and methodology. | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia and PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting agenda and presentations (pending) |
| 2022-07-14 | Modernized Business Processes pilot project on expanded renewals | Review the timelines and parameters of the pilot project | Meeting initiated by organizations | CropLife Canada, BASF, Bayer, Corteva, FMC, Premier Tech, Syngenta, UPL and PMRA Transformation Team, Registration Directorate | Presentation |
| 2022-07-21 | Modernized Business Processes pilot project on expanded renewals | Review the timelines and parameters of the pilot project | Meeting initiated by organizations | Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association (CCPSA), Arxada, Thor Specialities, PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting agenda |
| 2022-08-18 | Transparency Technical Working Group | Implementation: Putting transparency into practice and prioritizing access to information | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia and PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting agenda and presentations (pending) |
| 2022-08-19 | Meeting with Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) | To discuss European Commission initiative as a potential model for Canada | Meeting initiated by CELA | CELA and PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting material pending |
| 2022-09-26 | Modernized Business Processes group meeting with non-government organization stakeholders | Modernized Business Processes meet with non-government organization stakeholders | PMRA initiated | NGO stakeholders and PMRA Transformation Team | No documents |
| 2022-09-27 | Transparency and Modernized Business Process team meeting with CropLife Canada | To discuss modernized business processes and transparency initiatives | Meeting initiated by CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada and PMRA Transformation Team | |
| 2022-09-29 | Stakeholder meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To discuss Transformation Agenda activities | Meeting initiated by Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec and PMRA Transformation Team | TBD |
| 2022-11-03 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. EST |
Stakeholder meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To discuss Transformation Agenda activities | Meeting initiated by Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec and PMRA Transformation Team | TBD |
| 2022-11-03 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST |
Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Industry Associations, User Groups, and Non-Governmental Organizations and PMRA Transformation Team | TBD |
| 2022-11-15 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Stakeholder meeting with Canola Council of Canada | To discuss Transformation Agenda activities | Meeting initiated by Canola Council of Canada | Canola Council of Canada and PMRA Transformation Team | No documents |
| 2022-11-22 | Stakeholder meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To discuss Transformation Agenda activities | Meeting initiated by Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec and PMRA Transformation Team | TBD |
| 2022-11-22 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Focus session on proportional effort, led by Deloitte | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Non-agricultural user groups, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes and Deloitte and PMRA Transformation | Pending |
| 2022-11-23 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Focus session on proportional effort, led by Deloitte | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Agricultural user groups, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes and Deloitte | Pending |
| 2022-11-24 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Stakeholder call with CropLife Canada | Clarify the purpose of the focus session on proportional effort | Meeting initiated by CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada and PMRA Transformation | None |
| 2022-11-24 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST |
Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group | Modernized Business Processes conducts a Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group to discuss public notification template/message that would be made public upon receipt of an application for a change or new import MRL | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, Industry Associations, Pesticide User Groups, Non-Governmental Organizations, PMRA MRL Working Groups incl. members from Transformation, Health Assessment Directorate, Transparency, and Policy | Pending |
| 2022-11-25 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST |
Transformation Steering Committee | To provide a technical overview of the 'What We Heard' Report on the targeted review of the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) and a proposed path forward on Transformation implementation activities and related plan for engagement | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Registrants, Industry Associations, Pesticide User Groups, Non-Governmental Organizations, Indigenous Organizations and Academia, and PMRA Transformation Team | Meeting agenda and presentation |
| 2022-11-30 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Focus session on proportional effort, led by Deloitte | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Non-agricultural registrants, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes and Deloitte and PMRA Transformation Team | Pending |
| 2022-12-01 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Proportional Effort Focus Session | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Non-government organizations, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes and Deloitte | Pending |
| 2022-12-01 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST |
Meeting with Canada Grains Council and CropLive Canada | Introductory meeting between Canada Grains Council, CropLife Canada and PMRA Policy and Operations Directorate | Meeting initiated by Canada Grains Council | PMRA Transformation Team, Policy and Operations Directorate, Canada Grains Council and CropLife Canada | No documents |
| 2022-12-02 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST |
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Crop Protection Advisory Committee / PMRA Joint Meeting | To discuss crop protection matters of importance to Canada's fruit and vegetable growers | Meeting initiated by the Crop Protection Advisory Committee | The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Crop Protection Advisory Committee and PMRA | Agenda |
| 2022-12-05 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Focus session on proportional effort, led by Deloitte | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Agricultural registrants, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes and Deloitte | Pending |
| 2022-12-08 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST |
Water monitoring meeting | To present the water monitoring What We Heard report and provide an update on the 1st year of the pilot water monitoring program | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Pesticides industry, User groups, academia and non-government organizations. Water monitoring technical working group members | Pending |
| 2022-12-09 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST |
PMRA Stakeholder Information Session | Update stakeholders on the registration program, re-evaluation program and PMRA transformation initiatives | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Applicants/registrants/non-government organizations, some PMAC, federal, provincial and territorial organizations | Meeting agenda and other documents |
| 2022-12-13 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST |
Technical working group on pesticide use information | Continue technical process to identify and assess potential pesticide use information sources; discuss possible pilot collaboration initiatives | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Agenda and meeting presentation |
| 2022-12-19 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST |
Introduction of the Transformation Agenda, real-world data pillar, pesticide use information initiative | To introduce the pesticide use information initiative and the related technical working group process and to solicit input and participation in that process | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Representatives from the livestock, forestry and structural pesticide industries and PMRA Transformation Team | Agenda and presentation |
| 2023-02-07 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST |
Technical working group with pesticide manufacturers | Transformation/Real World Data/Pesticide Use Information Initiative | Meeting initiated by PMRA | Pesticide industry and Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate /Transformation | Agenda and presentation |
Learn more about the steering committees and working groups by reading the terms of reference below:
- Transformation Steering Committee
- Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group
- Pesticide Use Data and Information Technical Working Groups
- Transparency Technical Working Group
- Water Monitoring Framework for Pesticides Technical Working Group
- Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group
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