Canada Will Continue to Work with the United States to Minimize Restrictions on Quebec Agricultural Products

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OTTAWA, August 16, 2006 - In response to a confirmation by the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency (CFIA) of Golden Nematode, a species of Potato Cyst Nematode,
on a farm east of Montréal, Quebec, the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) has implemented temporary restrictions on certain products
from the Province of Quebec.
"Given the unique trading relationship that exists between our two
countries, we are disappointed that these temporary restrictions have been
implemented despite our best efforts to obtain a more regionalized
approach," said the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and
Agri-Food. "We will continue to work closely with our American
counterparts with a view to further reducing their regionalized measures and
minimize trade disruptions as quickly as possible."
The CFIA will
work closely with industry to facilitate compliance with the requirements
identified by the United States (U.S.). The Agency will continue to work
closely with the Government of Quebec, other provinces, the territories and
industry as we address this issue.
In accordance with international scientific protocols, the CFIA continues to investigate the
records of production at the farm and perform intensive root and soil sampling
around the affected property and any associated parcels of land. American
officials have been invited to participate in this investigation of Golden
Nematode in Quebec. This is a common practice between our countries. The
CFIA is currently
involved in the investigation in Idaho regarding a recent confirmation of
Potato Cyst Nematode in April.
Information will be posted to the CFIA's Web site
(www.inspection.gc.ca) as it becomes available.
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For information:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Montreal: 514-496-6488
National media relations: 613-228-6682
Main Page - Potato
Cyst Nematode

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