Canada-U.S. Potato Cyst Nematode Import Restrictions Lifted

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OTTAWA, October 6, 2006 - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and
Agri-Food is pleased to announce that Canada and the United States have reached an
agreement that lifts virtually all of the temporary U.S. import restrictions implemented
on certain agricultural products from the Province of Quebec after the detection of Golden
Nematode.
The agreement restores trade access for all previously affected commodities in Quebec,
except certain products from a small number of properties under quarantine in the area
where Golden Nematode has been detected. The agreement also sees Canada lift restrictions
on commodities from outside the regulated area in Idaho, where Pale Cyst Nematode was
confirmed in April. Golden Nematode and Pale Cyst Nematode are two species of Potato Cyst
Nematode (PCN) considered to be quarantine pests internationally.
"This agreement clearly illustrates how Canada's New Government is getting things
done for Canadians, farmers and farm families," said Minister Strahl." In just
over six weeks, we were able to negotiate an agreement that is in the best interests of
Canada's agricultural sector and normalizes agricultural trade with our largest and most
important trading partner."
With a view to avoiding broad trade restrictions on entire provinces or states
following the detection of PCN, Canadian and American officials agreed on a science-based
framework that allows for the creation of regulated areas. Commodities beyond these
specified areas are not subject to PCN-related trade restrictions.
A joint Canada-U.S. technical working group has also been formed to address the medium-
and long-term considerations for the management of PCN in both countries.
The Government of Canada continues to work with industry and the provinces to develop a
new, more responsive disaster assistance program separate from income stabilization
programming.
For more information please
visit the CFIA Web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
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For information:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Media relations: (613) 228-6682
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