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.

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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

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