Canadian Seed Trade Association L’Association canadienne du commerce des semences
Agenda: International Committee
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Chair: Vice-Chair: Secretary: Board Liaison: 11:30
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11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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Governor General II
Alfonso Parra, BASF Ellen Sparry, C & M Seeds Claire Cowan, North American Plant Genetics Ellen Sparry, C & M Seeds
1. Call to Order 2. Competition Act 3. Agenda 4. Minutes
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Motion to approve Motion to approve
11:35
5. Free Trade Agreements
Update from Aaron Fowler, Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada • USMCA, CPTPP and others
12:05
6. Phytosanitary Issues
Update from Patricia McAllister, Acting Director, Plant Protection Division, Canadian Food Inspection Agency • Phytosanitary Certification Program for Seeds
12:25
7. Seed Stat Tool
Demonstration by Claudio Feulner, Regulatory Affairs and Policy Coordinator, CSTA
12:35
8. International Meeting Reports
Updates on the work of key international organizations: • International Seed Federation, Ellen Sparry, C & M Seeds • Seed Association of the Americas, Alfonso Parra, BASF • North American Plant Protection Organization, Claudio Feulner, CSTA
12:45
9. International Work Plan
To achieve CSTA policy objectives and the interaction between committees and the Board, the leadership of CSTA committees and staff have drafted work plans for all CSTA committees. o Review, amend and approve for presentation to the Board of Directors
12:50
10. Other Business
12:55
11. Election
1:00
12. Adjournment
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Motion to approve secretary Motion to adjourn
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