b'CSGA / SEEDGROWERS.CA / WE ARE READY TO SERVE THE VALUE CHAINTHE FUTURE LIES IN GOODREGULATORY STEWARDSHIPAN IMPORTANT element for the successcrop-specific working groups, expert of the Seed Regulatory Modernizationcommittees, and discussing potential (SRM) initiative will be collaboration.changes to procedures, standards, Even outside of SRM, we have to findand regulations. ways to work together to make theCSGA has developed a set of rec-Canadian seed sector the best it canommendations that, if implemented, be.would enable a streamlined, effi-SRM is a great opportunity tocient and effective seed certification jumpstart those conversations withsystem. CSGA stewardship would sector partners. SRM has alreadymean a single organization focused Doug Miller,identified many topics for considera- on seed certification. This would be CSGA Executivetion, and discussions are underwaydone in cooperation with the CFIA, Director within three task teams establishedwhich would continue to be the ulti-for variety registration, seed certifica- mate authority.tion and seed standards. CSGAs vision represents a value CSGA has worked closely with thechain-oriented approach to seed federal government and sector stake- regulation. When we talk about a holders to deliver a national seed cer- CSGA-led certification system, itsCANADIAN tification program for the benefit ofabout us being the point of contactCERTIFIED Canadian agriculture for many years. that stakeholders can rely on to move Canadian certified seed is highlyour sector forward. SEED IS regarded. CSGAs primary objectiveThe Canadian seed regulatory for SRM is to ensure that Canadasframework has struggled recently toHIGHLY seed certification program continueskeep pace with business and tech-to deliver quality and instill confi- nology developments, and it hasREGARDED.dence in the system. CSGA currentlyrequired regular modification. CSGA certifies Breeder and Select seed,has the knowledge and experience but the Canadian Food Inspectionto facilitate regulatory change. We Agency (CFIA) officially certifieshave the people and the processes to Foundation, Registered and Certifiedmake changes in a timely manner, as seed. CSGA has proposed that itdemonstrated by our recent Circular 6 assume responsibility for the certifica- modernization initiative. tion of all seedfrom Breeder toWe believe that CSGA leadership Certifiedincluding the seed qual- of Canadas seed certification system ity standards to facilitate a sector-led,makes sense. We are committed to government-enabled program. working with seed sector stakehold-Stewardship of the system is key.ers, including government, to design It includes coordinating regulatedand deliver a national seed certifica-parties and stakeholders, identify- tion program.ing concerns and priorities, settingFor more information on CSGAs up systems to support engagementvision for SRM and CSGA 2.0 please and learning opportunities such asvisit our website at seedgrowers.ca. 20GERMINATION.CASEPTEMBER 2021'