CSTA Researchers East

 

Thursday, January 19, 2012
Kent Room, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel
London, Ontario
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

AGENDA

Chair:
Vice Chair:
Secretary:
Board Liaison:
 Ellen Sparry, C & M Seeds
Vacant
John Van Herk, Pioneer
Dave Harwood
Time Agenda Item Background/Document Action/Decision
10:00 a.m. 1.  Call to Order Ellen Sparry in the Chair
2.  Agenda The agenda is Res#1. Motion to Approve
3.  Minutes The minutes of the January 21, 2011 meeting are Res#2. Motion to Approve
4.  Board Liaison Report The Board Liaison report is Res#3 and will be presented by Dave Harwood.
5.  Business  from the Minutes and Board Liaison Report A discussion of any issues raised in the minutes or Board Liaison report that are not separate agenda items.
10:15 a.m. 6.  New Substances Notification (Organisms) Staff will update and start the discussion on the process to reduce the burden of the recent changes to NSNR (O). The document is Res#4.
10:25 a.m. 7.  Plant Breeders’ Rights Staff will update on CSTA’s proposed amendments to PBR. The proposed amendments are Res#5.
10:40 a.m. 8.  CFIA’s Regulatory Modernization Staff will update and start the discussion on CFIA’s plans to review and modernize its entire regulatory portfolio. The initial consultation document is Res#6A. CSTA staff speaking notes are Res#6B.
10:55 a.m. 9. Low Level Presence Staff will update on CSTA’s domestic and international LLP activities. Staff speaking notes are Res#7.
11:05 a.m. 10. Soybean Pilot Project Staff will provide an update on the Authorized Field Inspector Pilot Project for soybeans. Staff speaking notes are Res#8.
11:15 a.m. 11. CSTA Representative Reports
  •  Ontario Cereals Committee – Ellen Sparry
  • Ontario Corn Committee – Shawn Winter
  • RGCQ – Alexandre Mailloux
  • Ontario Pulse Committee – Martin Harry
  • Ontario Oil and Protein Seed Committee – Martin Harry
11:30 a.m. 12. Next Meeting The committee typically meets in advance of the OOPSCC in January. A discussion about the value and importance of meeting face-to-face. When does the committee wish to meet?Is it necessary for face-to-face meetings? Can these issues be covered by e-mail?
13. Other Business
11:45 a.m. 14.  Adjournment Motion to Adjourn
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