Submissions & Presentations
- Implementing Commitments – CSTA welcomes the very strong commitments that have been made by Canada’s Government and policy makers, to science; more open trade; flexible and enabling regulation; and an environment that will stimulate investment in innovation. Now we are asking the government to implement the commitments. Find the submission to Members of Parliament and the Minister of Agriculture from the CSTA Board lobby day in English and en Francais.
- Trans Pacific Partnership – The Government of Canada consulting on a possible trade negotiation with the countries of the Trans Pacific Partnership. They are Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam. CSTA strongly supports all efforts to open trade, and supports joining a negotiation with the TPP. Find our submission to the consultations here.
- Canadian Corn Refuge Hybrid Selector - Presentation prepared for Grain Farmers of Ontario 2012 district meetings to inform about the CSTA Corn Hybrid List and the new Canadian Corn Refuge Hybrid Selector. For more information, click here.
- Variety Registration for Oilseed Type Soybeans – CSTA coordinated the development of a value chain letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food asking that placement of Oilseed Type Soybeans in Part III of the Variety Registration System be made a priority. Find the letter here. Find the Minister’s response here.
- Forage Industry Stakeholder Forum – CSTA’s input – CSTA was unable to participate in a forum hosted by the Saskatchewan Forage Council, on the impact of Roundup Ready Alfalfa. However we did send a letter to the conference organizers about CSTA’s role. Find our letter here.
- CSTA Presentation to the SSVCRT – CSTA presented on behalf of the Seed Trade, to the newly formed Seed Sector Value Chain Round Table’s inaugural meeting.
- CSTA Presentation to SeCan country meetings
- CSTA Presentation to the Inter-provincial Seed Growers Conference
- About the CSTA - Has anyone ever asked you what the CSTA is or what we do? This presentation tells the story.
- About the Canadian Seed Industry - the story of our industry, the crop kinds and our presence in the marketplace
- Feeding a Hungry World – We have a Plan – a power point presentation based on the video that was produced for CSTA. It contains much more detail on challenges and solutions, and is available for use by all CSTA members.
- Imagine a Career - a power point presentation designed as part of our strategy to expand the skilled talent pool available to our industry. For use with school groups and at career fairs.
- Low Level Presence – CSTA’s proposal for a risk-based Low Level Presence Policy for the trade of seed
- Proposed Amendments to the Weed Seeds Order – CSTA Submission to the CFIA on its 2nd draft of proposals to amend the Weed Seeds Order, March 2011
- Foresight and Planning – How it Works for the CSTA – CSTA staff was invited to make a presentation to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Plant Division about planning and foresight. CSTA’s presentation can be found here.
- Fostering Innovation in Canadian Agriculture - “Food Security, poverty eradication, human nitrition, environmental renewal, peace and stability. They all start with a seed.” Africa Rice Centre, 2004. CSTA’s Board of Directors met with the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and with members of the rural caucuses of the Conservative and Liberal parties.
- This is the submission that served as the basis for discussions.
- This is the letter that CSTA sent to the Minister as follow-up to the meeting.
- Fostering Innovation – the Role of Intellectual Property Protection – a presentation made by the CSTA Intellectual Property Work Group – January 20, 2011
- Funding Plant Breeding and Research Innovation – a presentation to the Grain Growers of Canada Board of Directors – November 29, 2010
- Presentation to the Quebec Seed Trade Association – October 28, 2010
- Funding Innovation: Plant Breeding – The Key to the Future - a presentation to the International Hutterite Education Conference, August 2010
- Why Should the Barley Industry Care About Seed? – a presentation to barley industry meetings
- Overview of CSTA’s Proposal for LLP – Presentation to the ISF Conference – June 3, 2010
- Canada/EU Trade Negotiations and Plant Breeders’ Rights – a letter to Canada’s Chief Negotiator
- Low Level Presence of GM Material in Seed – CSTA’s Proposal for International Policy on Low Level/Adventitious Presence of GM events in Seed
- Canada’s Forage Seed Industry and the Impact of Low Level Presence – A presentation delivered to the Seed Association of the Americas by CSTA’s First Vice-President Wayne Unger of Brett-Young
- Seed Driven Innovation – Working Together for Investment in the Future – a presentation made to the annual convention of the Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers
- Weed Seeds Order – CSTA’s submission to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for its review of the Weed Seeds Order, January 2010
- Pre Budget Submission – CSTA’s advice to the Minister of Finance for the 2009-10 federal budget. Find it in English and in French.
- The Cost of PBR Infringement – a brief submission to the Plant Breeders Rights Office in response to a reqest from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
- Access and Benefits Sharing- the Government of Canada is consulting in order to develop a Canadian policy for Access to and the sharing of genetic resources.
- Ehancing Competitiveness Through Innovation - a submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food on March 31, 2009.
- Marketing Your Seed – A presentation to the Saskatchewan Seed Growers Association education day. This presentation was sponsored by the CSTA and made by Rob Hannam of Issues and Insights. Find it here.
- Pre-Budget Submission - a submission to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty made in preparation for the January 2009 Federaal Budget.
- Notes for a Consultation with Hon. Gerry Ritz – Recently some CSTA members were invited to a consultation with Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Gerry Ritz. CSTA provided notes on seed issues for their use. The notes can be found here.
- Innovation: It Starts with the Seed – a presentation to the Ontario Agri-Business Association. Find it here
- CSTA and the Canadian Seed Industry – A presentation to the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Seed Growers Association. Find the January presentation here.
- Possible Negotiations with the European Union – Canada is considering launching comprehensive negotiations with the European Union towards a closer economic relationship. Find CSTA’s comments to the consultation process here.
- A Tax Incentive on Certified Seed – Sharing the Benefits and Costs of Innovation
- An Economic Stimulus for Agriculture - a Certified Seed Tax Incentive – a one page fact sheet that can be used to inform policy and decision makers, and our industry partners. Find it here
- A Certified Seed Tax Incentive: Fostering Innovation – a presentation that can be used by CSTA members and other advocates of a tax incentive for producers who purchase certified seed. Find it here (If you do use this presentation please let us know at the CSTA office, so we can track advocacy efforts)
- George Morris Centre Assessment of the value to Government of seed driven innovation
- Find the report here
- The Role of Certified Seed and a Tax Incentive in the Process to Replace Kernel Visual Distinguishability (KVD)
- Find the submission as requested by the House Agriculture Committee here
- Pour la version française cliquez ici
- A presentation by the George Morris Centre to a CSTA/AAFC Workshop held April 10, 2007 can be found here.
- The design and analysis of a Certified Seed Tax Incentive- a study done by the George Morris Centre
- Why should the Canadian National Millers Association Care About Seed? - A presentation to the CNMA Board of Directors by CSTA President Jeff Reid - September 8, 2008
- A More Flexible Variety Registration System - CSTA’s submission to the consultation process intiated with the publishing of proposed regulatory changes to the Seeds Act and Regulations - June 2008
- Low Level (Adventitious) Presence – a presentation to the CropLife Canada Government Day - May 6, 2008
- Tag and Labelling Review – a presentation on the results of a technical working session on seed tags and labels, presented to the National Forum on Seed
- National Forum on Seed – Where to From Here – a presentation to the National Forum on the future of the NFS
- Supporting Seed Driven Innovation – a letter prepared at the request of the National Cattle Feeders Association - February 2008
- A Certified Seed Tax Incentive – prepared at the request of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
- Fostering Innovation and Sharing the Costs – A Certified Seed Tax Incentive – a presentation made to the annual meeting of the Ontario Seed Growers Association
- Turning Crisis into Opportunity – Fostering Innovation in Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food – a submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food
- Fostering Innovation in Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food - a submission to Hon. Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food - November 2007
- Fostering Innovation in the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Products Industry: A Partnership Between Industry and Regulators – A submission to the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency – October 2007
- Update for the Annual Meeting of the Commercial Seed Analysts’ Association of Canada – June 2007
- An Overview of the Canadian Seed Trade – a presentation to a delegation of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture – June 15, 2007
- Seed for More Feed – A Presentation to Saskatchewan Pasture School- June 13, 2007
- Next Generation of Agriculture and Agri-Food Policy - A letter to Federal and Provincial Ministers of Agriculture - May 29, 2007
- It starts with the Seed – a Presentation to the CFIA Seed Section - May 31, 2007
- Genomics and the Seed Industry - a Presentation to a workshop of Genome Canada - May 31, 2007
- Fostering Innovation – Notes for a Meeting with Hon. Vic Toews, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Grow Canada Vision 2015 – CSTA is proud to be part of the Grow Canada Partnership in promoting a vision for agriculture 2015. The Grow Canada vision presents agriculture as a solution provider for health and wellness, the environment and energy, and promotes a bright future for the entire value chain in agriculture. The vision document outlines the steps that government needs to take to help the industry realize the vision. It can be found by clicking here. Find Grow Canada’s Presentation to the House of Commons Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food here.
- Proposed Amendments to the Canada Grain Act – A submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, October 3, 2006
- Innovation in Agriculture – A submission to David Anderson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, September 28, 2006
- Innovation in Agriculture – A submission to Hon. Mark Wartman, Minister of Agriculture and Food, Saskatchewan, September 13, 2006.