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.info-arla@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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-19
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
Continuous Oversight Webinar for Chemistry Registrants | To provide a technical briefing for registrants. | PMRA | Registrants, PMRA | Presentation |
| 2024-04-03 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
Proportional Effort Policy Regional Meeting (Winnipeg, MB) | To engage on the PMRA's draft Proportional Effort Policy. | PMRA | Industry stakeholders (registrants, industry associations, agricultural/non-agricultural retailers/users), Other Government Departments, PMRA | Draft policy, agenda, presentation |
| 2024-04-05 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
Proportional Effort Policy Regional Meeting (Vancouver, BC) | To engage on the PMRA's draft Proportional Effort Policy. | PMRA | Industry stakeholders (registrants, industry associations, agricultural/non-agricultural retailers/users), Other Government Departments, PMRA | Draft policy, agenda, presentation |
| 2024-04-09 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
Proportional Effort Policy Regional Meeting (Ottawa, ON) | To engage on the PMRA's draft Proportional Effort Policy. | PMRA | Industry stakeholders (registrants, industry associations, agricultural/non-agricultural retailers/users), Other Government Departments, PMRA | Draft policy, agenda, presentation |
| 2024-04-10 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
Proportional Effort Policy Regional Meeting (Québec City, QC) | To engage on the PMRA's draft Proportional Effort Policy. | PMRA | Industry stakeholders (registrants, industry associations, agricultural/non-agricultural retailers/users), Other Government Departments, PMRA | Draft policy, agenda, presentation |
| 2024-04-22 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Proportional Effort Policy Virtual Meeting | To engage on the PMRA's draft Proportional Effort Policy. | PMRA | Industry stakeholders (registrants, industry associations, agricultural/non-agricultural retailers/users), Other Government Departments, PMRA | Draft policy, agenda, presentation |
| 2024-03-27 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. |
Transformation Steering Committee | To provide an update on the future of work started under the Transformation Agenda and integration of this work into PMRA operations. | PMRA | Transformation Steering Committee Members, PMRA | Agenda, presentation |
| 2024-03-05 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Transparency Technical Working Group | To discuss draft proposed implementation approach to facilitate access to Confidential Test Data. | PMRA | Transparency Technical Working Group Members, PMRA | Draft proposed implementation approach presentation |
| 2024-02-13 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Annual PMRA Stakeholder Information Session | The theme for this session is "Integrating Transformation into PMRA's day-to-day work". This will include an overview of the transformation journey including accomplishments to date and next steps. Stakeholders will have the opportunity to ask questions. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA | Agenda, presentations |
| 2023-08-11 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EDT |
Stakeholder Meeting with Canadian Cattle Association | To discuss the June 20 Ministerial announcement on next steps toward a sustainable approach to pesticides management in Canada. | Canadian Cattle Association | Representatives from Canadian Cattle Association, PMRA | No documents |
| 2023-08-01 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT |
Syngenta Canada and PMRA Transformation's IT Modernization | Follow-up from initial meeting in May to review and discuss the DITA standard, Syngenta's data models for the Structured Label, and technical options implemented for Structured Label. | PMRA | Representatives from Syngenta Canada, Transformation's IT Modernization team | No documents |
| 2023-07-25 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT |
Webinar on Notice of Intent (NOI2023-01), Strengthening the regulation of pest control products in Canada | To provide external stakeholders and the public with an overview of the NOI proposals and answer questions in order to inform comments on the NOI. | PMRA | Stakeholders, government partners, public, PMRA | Presentation |
| 2023-07-21 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Livestock Sector | To assess potential solutions including access strategies, collaboration and partnerships, discuss implementation considerations and details with potential partners, expert resources and stakeholders for the development of the proposed Pesticide Use Information Framework. | PMRA | Livestock sector stakeholders, PMRA | Agenda, worksheet, presentation |
| 2023-07-20 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Forestry Sector | To assess potential solutions including access strategies, collaboration and partnerships, discuss implementation considerations and details with potential partners, expert resources and stakeholders for the development of the proposed Pesticide Use Information Framework. | PMRA | Forestry sector stakeholders, PMRA | Agenda, worksheet, presentation |
| 2023-07-17 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Structural Sector | To assess potential solutions including access strategies, collaboration and partnerships, discuss implementation considerations and details with potential partners, expert resources and stakeholders for the development of the proposed Pesticide Use Information Framework. | PMRA | Structural sector stakeholders, PMRA | Agenda, worksheet, presentation |
| 2023-07-11 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
IT PMRA Structured Label Pilot Kickoff | To test and gather feedback on the IT Modernization team's functional prototypes/products. | PMRA | Volunteer participants from the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association, CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2023-07-11 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
IT Pesticide Use Information Online Form Kickoff | To test and gather feedback on the IT Modernization team's functional prototypes/products. | PMRA | Volunteer participants from the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association, CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2023-06-29 2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT |
Transformation Steering Committee Meeting | To provide an overview of the June 20th Ministerial Announcement and the next steps toward a sustainable approach to pesticides management in Canada, and an update on the implementation of PMRA's Transformation Agenda and upcoming engagement opportunities. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA Transformation team | Meeting agenda, presentation |
| 2023-06-28 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT |
Meeting with CropLife Canada and Registrants Involved in the Expanded Renewal Pilot | To discuss lessons learned from the Expanded Renewal pilot. | PMRA | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | Presentation |
| 2023-05-30 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT |
Stakeholder Meeting with Syngenta Canada | To introduce Syngenta's e-label system and the process it took to create this system to assist the IT Modernization team in their work. | Syngenta Canada | Syngenta Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2023-05-28 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT |
Stakeholder Meeting with CropLife Canada | To address follow-up questions from a presentation provided at an earlier meeting between CLC and PMRA on May 11, 2023, regarding modernized business processes. | CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2023-05-16 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EDT |
Stakeholder Meeting with Ecojustice | To discuss the Transformation Agenda. | Ecojustice | Ecojustice, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2023-05-12 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. EDT |
IT Modernization Meeting with Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association | To introduce the IT Modernization team's Structured Label Pilot to Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association. | PMRA | Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2023-05-11 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT |
Stakeholder Meeting with CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada requested a Transformation update for their Board of Directors Annual General Meeting. | CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | Presentation |
| 2023-05-04 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT |
IT Modernization Meeting with CropLife Canada | Follow-up from an initial meeting on April 27th to address questions that introduced the IT Modernization team's Structured Label Pilot. | CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformationteam | No documents |
| 2023-05-02 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. EDT |
Stakeholder Meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To discuss questions related to personal protective equipment (PPE), Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Groups, and incident reporting. | Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec, Health Evaluation Directorate, PMRA Transformation team | Presentations |
| 2023-04-27 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT |
IT Modernization Meeting with CropLife Canada | To introduce the Analytics, Integration and Review (AIR) System to CropLife Canada participants and answer any questions prior to engaging in testing and feedback. | CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2023-04-18 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT |
Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group | To discuss and finalize the proposal of the public notice upon receipt of an MRL application. | PMRA | Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group members, PMRA Transformation team, Registration Directorate | No documents |
| 2023-04-04 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EDT |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Agriculture Sector and Crop Stream Sector | To seek stakeholder advice and input on framework priorities, program design, and implementation considerations (policies, protocols, infrastructure, governance). | PMRA | Agriculture sector stakeholders, crop stream sector stakeholders, Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group members, PMRA Transformation team | Agenda, presentation |
| 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. | PMRA | Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2023-03-01 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Forestry/Woodlots Sector | To review data needs using a reference document prepared by PMRA and to assess potential sources and identify access and management strategies. | PMRA | Forestry/woodlots sector stakeholders, Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group members, Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate, PMRA Transformation team | Agenda, worksheet |
| 2023-02-24 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Structural/General Outdoor Sectors | To review data needs using a reference document prepared by PMRA and to assess potential sources and identify access and management strategies. | PMRA | Structural/general outdoor sector stakeholders, Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group members, Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate, PMRA Transformation team | Agenda, worksheet |
| 2023-02-17 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Livestock Sector | To review data needs using a reference document prepared by PMRA and to assess potential sources and identify access and management strategies. | PMRA | Livestock sector stakeholders, Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group members, Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate, PMRA Transformation team | Agenda, 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. | PMRA | Transparency Technical Working Group members, PMRA Transformation team | Agenda, presentation |
| 2023-02-14 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group with Grains Sector | Review of "what was heard" at previous meetings; continuation of technical process to identify and assess information sources and access strategies; discuss program design considerations; and discuss potential pilot opportunities emerging from Working Group feedback. | PMRA | Grains sector stakeholders, Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group members, Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate, PMRA Transformation team | Agenda, worksheets |
| 2023-02-07 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technicalwith Pesticide Manufacturers | Review of "what was heard" at previous meetings, continuation of technical process to identify and assess information sources and access strategies, discuss program design considerations, and discuss potential pilot opportunities emerging from Working Group feedback. | PMRA | Pesticide industry, Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group members, Value Assessment and Re-Evaluation Management Directorate, PMRA Transformation team | Agenda, presentation |
| 2023-02-07 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. EST |
Stakeholder Meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To discuss Transparency activities from the Transformation Agenda. | Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec, PMRA Transformation team | Agenda, 'What We Heard' report – Technical Working Group summary #1 |
| 2022-12-19 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST |
Introduction of the Transformation Agenda, Real-World Data Pillar, and 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. | PMRA | Representatives from the livestock, forestry, and structural pesticide industry, PMRA Transformation team | Agenda, presentation |
| 2022-12-13 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST |
Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group | To continue the technical process to identify and assess potential pesticide use information sources and to discuss possible pilot collaboration initiatives. | PMRA | Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada, Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group members, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Agenda, meeting presentation |
| 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. | PMRA | Applicants/registrants, non-governmental organizations, PMAC, federal/provincial/ territorial organizations | Meeting agenda |
| 2022-12-08 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST |
Water Monitoring Technical Working Group Meeting | To present the water monitoring 'What We Heard' report and provide an update on the 1st year of the pilot water monitoring program. | PMRA | Pesticide industry, user groups, academia, non-governmental organizations, Water Monitoring Technical Working Group members | No documents |
| 2022-12-05 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Focus session on proportional effort, led by Deloitte. | PMRA | Agricultural registrants, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, Deloitte | 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. | Crop Protection Advisory Committee | The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Crop Protection Advisory Committee, PMRA | Agenda |
| 2022-12-01 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST |
Meeting with Canada Grains Council and CropLife Canada | Introductory meeting between Canada Grains Council, CropLife Canada, and PMRA Policy and Operations Directorate. | Canada Grains Council | PMRA Transformation team, Policy and Operations Directorate, Canada Grains Council, CropLife Canada | No documents |
| 2022-12-01 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Proportional effort focus session. | PMRA | Non-governmental organizations, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, Deloitte | No documents |
| 2022-11-30 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Focus session on proportional effort, led by Deloitte. | PMRA | Non-agricultural registrants, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, Deloitte, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 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 and a proposed path forward on Transformation implementation activities and related plan for engagement. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA Transformation team | Meeting agenda, presentation |
| 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. | CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-11-24 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST |
Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group | To discuss the public notification template/message that would be made public upon receipt of an application for a change or new import MRL. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group members | No documents |
| 2022-11-23 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Focus session on proportional effort, led by Deloitte. | PMRA | Agricultural user groups, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, Deloitte | No documents |
| 2022-11-22 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Proportional Effort Focus Session | Focus session on proportional effort, led by Deloitte. | M PMRA | Non-agricultural user groups, PMRA, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, Deloitte, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-11-22 | Stakeholder Meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To discuss Transformation Agenda activities. | Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-11-15 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. EST |
Stakeholder Meeting with Canola Council of Canada | To discuss Transformation Agenda activities. | Canola Council of Canada | Canola Council of Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 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. | Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-11-03 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST |
Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group. | PMRA | Industry associations, user groups, non-governmental organizations, PMRA Transformation team, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members | No documents |
| 2022-09-29 | Stakeholder Meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To discuss Transformation Agenda activities. | Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des pesticides du Québec, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-09-27 | Transparency and Modernized Business Processes Team Meeting with CropLife Canada | To discuss Modernized Business Processes and Transparency initiatives. | CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-09-26 | Modernized Business Processes Technical Group Meeting with Non-GovernmentalOrganizations | Modernized Business Processes meeting with non-governmental organizations. | PMRA | Non-governmental organizations, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-08-19 | Meeting with Canadian Environmental Law Association | To discuss European Commission initiative as a potential model for Canada. | Canadian Environmental Law Association | Canadian Environmental Law Association, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-08-18 | Transparency Technical Working Group | Implementation: Putting transparency into practice and prioritizing access to information. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA Transformation team, Transparency Technical Working Group members | Meeting agenda |
| 2022-07-21 | Modernized Business Processes Pilot Project on Expanded Renewals | To review the timelines and parameters of the pilot project. | PMRA | Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association, Arxada, Thor Specialities, PMRA Transformation team | Meeting agenda |
| 2022-07-14 | Modernized Business Processes Pilot Project on Expanded Renewals | To review the timelines and parameters of the pilot project. | PMRA | CropLife Canada, BASF, Bayer, Corteva, FMC, Premier Tech, Syngenta, UPL, PMRA Transformation team, Registration Directorate | Presentation |
| 2022-07-05 | Transparency Technical Working Group | To review new plain language regulatory documents and discuss what is useful, and if additional information is needed to improve regulatory documents and to improve understanding of PMRA science and methodology by reviewing and seeking feedback on plain language products. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA Transformation team, Transparency Technical Working Group members | Meeting agenda |
| 2022-06-29 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | Third meeting of the Water Monitoring Technical Working Group. | PMRA | Non-governmental organizations, academia, growers, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Water Monitoring Technical Working Group members | Meeting agenda, 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. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA Transformation team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-06-22 | Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | Meeting of the Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group. | PMRA | Industry associations, user groups, non-governmental organizations, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, PMRA Transformation team | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-06-21 | Transparency Technical Working Group | Second meeting of the Transparency Technical Working Group. | PMRA | Health and environmental non-governmental organizations, academia, Indigenous organizations, pesticide industry, user groups, PMRA Transformation team, Transparency Technical Working Group members | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-06-14 | Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group | Continuation of the second meeting. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Maximum Residue Limit Technical Working Group members | Agenda, discussion starter |
| 2022-06-14 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | Second meeting of the Water Monitoring Technical Working Group. | PMRA | Non-governmental organizations, academia, growers, Water Monitoring Technical Working Group members, Environmental Assessment Directorate | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-06-09 | Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group | First meeting of the Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group. | PMRA | Industry associations, user groups, non-governmental organizations, PMRA Transformation team, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-06-07 | Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group | Continuation of the first meeting. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Maximum Residue Limit Technical Working Group members | Agenda, discussion starter |
| 2022-06-07 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | First meeting of the Water Monitoring Technical Working Group. | PMRA | Non-governmental organizations, academia, growers, Water Monitoring Technical Working Group members, Environmental Assessment Directorate | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-06-07 | Meeting with CropLife Canada | To discuss questions related to the authorization pathway proposal and transformation consultation process. | CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-06-06 | Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group | Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group meeting. | PMRA | Pesticide industry, Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group membersValue Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Meeting agenda, 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. | Teck Resources Limited | Teck Resources Limited, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-06-03 | Meeting with Invasive Species Council of British Columbia | To provide an outline of the Transformation Agenda and associated engagement opportunities. | Invasive Species Council of British Columbia | Invasive Species Council of British Columbia, PMRA Transformation team, Director General's Office | Presentation |
| 2022-06-02 | Webinar on PMRA Transformation | To provide information on the PMRA Transformation initiative. | PMRA | Partners, other government departments, public, Transformation and Program Renewal team | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-05-31 | Maximum Residue Limits Technical Working Group Meeting | To discuss overall purpose of the working group and import tolerances. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, PMRA Maximum Residue Limit Technical Working Group members | Meeting agenda, 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. | 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 | To gather specific feedback on consultation questions from the PCPA Review Discussion Document. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA Transformation team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-05-30 | Meeting with CropLife Canada | To discuss the Transformation Agenda and provide clarity on related engagement. | CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team, Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, Director General's Office | No documents |
| 2022-05-27 | Transparency Technical Working Group | First meeting of the Transparency Technical Working Group. | PMRA | Health and environmental non-governmental organizations, academia, Indigenous organizations, pesticide industry, user groups, Transparency Technical Working Group members, PMRA Transformation team | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-05-27 | Meeting with CropLife Canada | To discuss questions related to the Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group. | CropLife Canada | CropLife Canada, PMRA Transformation team | No documents |
| 2022-05-25 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | To continue the discussion on elements of the water monitoring framework development. | PMRA | Pesticide manufacturers, Water Monitoring Technical Working Group members, Environmental Assessment Directorate | Meeting agenda, 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. | PMRA | Industry associations, user groups, non-governmental organizations, Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, PMRA Transformation team | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-05-19 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | To continue the discussion on elements of the water monitoring framework development. | PMRA | Pesticide manufacturers, Water Monitoring Technical Working Group membersEnvironmental Assessment Directorate | Water Monitoring Discussion Document, water monitoring placemat, meeting agenda, meeting presentations |
| 2022-05-18 | Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group | To provide details on the Pesticide Use Information initiative and seek feedback on the question on Real-world Data in the PCPA Review Discussion Document. | PMRA | Health and environmental non-governmental organizations, academia, pesticide industry, user groups, Pesticide Use Information Technical Working Group members, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | PCPA Review Discussion Document, Transformation placemats, meeting agenda, meeting presentations |
| 2022-05-12 | Water Monitoring Technical Working Group | To provide an overview of the water monitoring program and discuss various elements related to framework development. | PMRA | Pesticide manufacturers, Water Monitoring Technical Working Group membersEnvironmental Assessment Directorate | Water Monitoring Discussion Document, water monitoring placemat, meeting agenda, meeting presentations |
| 2022-05-12 | Webinar for Stakeholders | To update to consultation on Targeted Review of the PCPA, to provide an update on the Transformation Agenda in regards to S6 and its impact on the consultation process, and respond to technical questions. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA Transformation team | Bill S-6 |
| 2022-05-05 | Introductory Meeting with Pulse Canada | To provide an outline of the Transformation Agenda and associated engagement opportunities. | Pulse Canada | Pulse Canada, PMRA Transformation team, Director General's Office | No documents |
| 2022-04-28 | Transformation Steering Committee Meeting | Follow-up from initial meeting on the targeted PCPA Review to gather specific feedback on consultation questions from the Discussion document. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA Transformation team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-04-14 | Introduction Webinar on the Transformation Agenda with Agriculture Sector | To provide an overview of the Transformation Agenda, outline engagement plan, and respond to questions. | PMRA | Agriculture sector stakeholders, PMRA Transformation team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | Transformation overview placemat, meeting agenda, meeting presentations |
| 2022-04-12 | Introductory Meeting with Victimes des pesticides du Québec | To provide an outline of the Transformation Agenda and associated engagement opportunities. | Victimes des pesticides du Québec | Victimes des Pesticides du Québec, PMRA Transformation team, Executive Director Office, 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. | Vigilance OGM | Vigilance OGM, PMRA Transformation team, Executive Director Office, Policy and Operations Directorate | No documents |
| 2022-04-08 | Real-World Data Meeting | To discuss the Transformation Agenda activities related to water monitoring and pesticide use information initiatives. | PMRA | Health and environmental non-governmental organizations, academia, pesticide industry, user groups, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | PCPA Review Discussion Document, meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2022-04-06 | Transformation Steering Committee Meeting | To provide an overview of the Transformation Agenda, clarify issues and proposed measures, and seek initial feedback on consultation questions | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA Transformation team, Environmental Assessment Directorate, Value Assessment and Re-evaluation Management Directorate | PCPA Review Discussion Document, Transformation placemats, meeting agenda, presentations |
| 2023-12-04 1:00-3:30 p.m. EST |
Transformation Steering Committee | To engage on progress of key PMRA initiatives since the June 20th, 2023 Ministerial Announcement. | PMRA | Registrants, industry associations, pesticide user groups, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, academia, PMRA | Agenda, presentation |
| 2023-11-29 9:35 to 11:30 a.m. EST |
Stakeholder Meeting with Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association | To engage on PMRA draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy | Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association | Representatives from Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association, PMRA | Presentation |
| 2023-11-28 1:00-3:30 p.m. EST |
Stakeholder Meeting with Non-Governmental Organizations | To engage on key PMRA initiatives, including Maximum Residue Limits, Transparency and Cost Recovery. | PMRA | Representatives from Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Canadian Environmental Law Association, David Suzuki Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Ecojustice, Friends of the Earth, Justicia for Migrant Workers, Prevent Cancer Now, Safe Food Matters, Victimes des Pesticides du Québec, Vigilance OGM, PMRA | Agenda, presentation |
| 2023-11-22 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST |
Continuous Oversight of Pesticides Policy Regional Meeting (Quebec City, QC) | To engage on the PMRA's draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy | PMRA | Industry stakeholders (registrants, industry associations, agricultural/non-agricultural retailers/users), PMRA | Workbook of discussion questions, presentation, draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy, agenda |
| 2023-11-17 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST |
Stakeholder Meeting with CropLife Canada | To engage on the PMRA's draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy | CropLife Canada | Representatives from CropLife Canada, PMRA | Presentation |
| 2023-11-16 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST |
Continuous Oversight of Pesticides Policy Regional Meeting (Regina, SK) | To engage on the PMRA's draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy | PMRA | Industry stakeholders (registrants, industry associations, agricultural/non-agricultural retailers/users), PMRA | Workbook of discussion questions, presentation, draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy, agenda |
| 2023-11-15 12:00-2:30 p.m. EST |
Transparency Technical Working Group | To introduce the framework for implementation approach on access to Confidential Test Data and seek early feedback from stakeholders. | PMRA | Transparency Technical Working Group members, PMRA | Agenda, presentation |
| 2023-11-10 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST |
Stakeholder Meeting with CropLife Canada and Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association | To demonstrate the Structured Label Principal Panel | PMRA | Representatives from CropLife Canada and Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association | No documents |
| 2023-11-09 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST |
Continuous Oversight of Pesticides Policy Virtual Meeting | To engage on the PMRA's draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy. | PMRA | Non-government organizations, PMRA | Workbook of discussion questions, presentation, draft Continuous Oversight policy |
| 2023-11-07 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST |
Continuous Oversight of Pesticides Policy Virtual Meeting | To engage on the PMRA's draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy. | PMRA | Industry stakeholders (registrants, industry associations, agricultural/non-agricultural retailers/users), PMRA | Workbook of discussion questions, presentation, draft Continuous Oversight policy |
| 2023-10-26 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT |
Continuous Oversight of Pesticides Policy Regional Meeting (Guelph, ON) | To engage on the PMRA's draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides policy. | PMRA | Industry stakeholders (registrants, industry associations, agricultural/non-agricultural retailers/users), PMRA | Workbook of discussion questions, presentation, draft Continuous Oversight policy |
| 2023-10-24 1:00-3:00 p.m. EDT |
Water Technical Working Group Drop-In Meeting | To allow the Water Technical Working Group to voice thoughts and comments on the draft Water Framework. | PMRA | Water Technical Working Group Members, PMRA | Presentation |
| 2023-10-19 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT |
Modernized Business Processed Technical Working Group | Meeting of the Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group to discuss the draft Continuous Oversight of Pesticides Policy and the Fall 2023 schedule for regional engagements. | PMRA | Modernized Business Processes Technical Working Group members, PMRA Transformation team. | Agenda, draft Continuous Oversight policy |
| 2023-10-06 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT |
Stakeholder Meeting with Bayer Crop Science | PMRA to provide an update on the Digital Label and ePRS project under PMRA Transformation's IT Modernization. | Bayer Crop Science | Representatives from Bayer Crop Science, PMRA | Presenta |
| 2023-05-05 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Stakeholder Meeting with CropLife Canada | To discuss the CropLife Canada Spring Dialogue Days. | CropLife Canada | Representatives from CropLife Canada, PMRA | N/A |
| 2023-12-08 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
Stakeholder Meeting with Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association and CropLife Canada | To present the Structured Label Use Index initial design and initiate the Use Index pilot feedback process. | PMRA | Representatives from Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association, CropLife Canada, PMRA IT Modernization | N/A |
| 2023-12-12 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Stakeholder Meeting with Non-Governmental Organizations | To address questions from Non-Governmental Organizations on water monitoring site selection protocols, how data will be used in pesticide risk assessments, and water monitoring dashboard. | Ecojustice | Representatives from Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Canadian Environmental Law Association, Canadian Wildlife Federation, David Suzuki Foundation, Ecojustice, Environmental Defence, Friends of the Earth, Prevent Cancer Now, PMRA | Agenda, presentation |
| 2024-01-16 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Annual Stakeholder Meeting with Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada | Annual dialogue between PMRA and FVGC to exchange information and provide updates on various topics. | Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada | Representatives from Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada, PMRA | N/A |
| 2024-01-17 3:30-4:30 p.m. |
Stakeholder Meeting with CropLife Canada | To discuss PMRA's Transparency and Confidential Test Data initiatives. | CropLife Canada | Representatives from CropLife Canada, PMRA | N/A |
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
Learn more about how Health Canada supports transparency and engagement with Canadians and where you can find data, publications and reports available to people who live in Canada.
For information about privacy during the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Transformation Agenda process, go to this Health Canada site.
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