| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
Statement from the Chief Plant Health Officer: Amended U.S. Federal Order on Potato Wart in Prince Edward Island
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
Today, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) of Canada, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland and the United States CVO, Dr. Rosemary Sifford, issued the following statement
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been testing soil samples from Prince Edward Island (PEI) as part of its tracing activities for the 2021 potato wart investigation.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has taken steps to help Canadian businesses use the EU's digital system of export certificate issuance called Trade Control and Expert System New Technology (TRACES NT).
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its national survey for potato wart ahead of schedule, and potato wart was not detected.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Government of Canada is standing firm in the interests of Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato farmers in discussions with the United States and is working with the PEI Government on all possible ways to resume trade and minimize the impact on affected potato farmers, including recent adjustments to ensure farmers are able to take full advantage of the AgriStability program.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | backgrounders
In Canada and many other countries, potato wart is a quarantine pest. The CFIA is therefore required to put controls in place that reduce the risks of spreading potato wart both domestically and internationally.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
In October of this year, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of potato wart in two fields on Prince Edward Island (PEI). CFIA immediately initiated an investigation and implemented strict regulatory measures to prevent potential spread.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
Today, Canada's Acting Chief Plant Health Officer, David Bailey, announced measures to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island (PEI).
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
It's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) and this year’s theme is “Spread Awareness, Stop Resistance”.
