The Government of Canada welcomes the Paradis Honey Ltd. v. Canada Federal Court decision

Dec 03, 2024

Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The Government of Canada welcomes the decision by the Federal Court in the national class action lawsuit regarding the importation of honey bee packages from the United States.

Beekeeper plaintiffs challenged the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) administration of Canada's honey bee import program. This decision acknowledges that Canada employed due diligence in its regulation of honey bee imports.

The CFIA continues to work to help protect animal health, including the Canadian bee population. Restrictions for importing bees into Canada are in place to help protect the bee population. In accordance with the agency's mandate and public duty to protect animal health for all Canadians, the latest available science and evidence will continue to be at the heart of CFIA regulation and decision-making.

Source : Canada.ca

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