Share your thoughts: Consultation on proposed changes to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability)

• Read the following guides developed to help regulated parties understand the proposed regulatory requirements: o A guide for livestock producers and owners o A guide for operators of livestock sites (abattoirs, assembly points, feedlots, etc.) o A guide for exporters, importers and livestock transporters o A guide for distributors of approved indicators

• Read the proposed documents to be incorporated by reference:Footnote 1 o Approved animal indicators o Revoked animal indicators

• Attend an information session (webinar)

Stakeholders will have 90 days to provide comments during this consultation

• Learn how to comment on proposed regulations

• Comment on the proposed regulations

Who is the focus of this consultation

The CFIA is seeking comments from:

• livestock producers

• livestock owners

• operators of assembly points, feedlots and community pastures

• operators of veterinary hospitals, fairs, exhibitions and rodeos

• operators of abattoirs, rendering plants and dead stock collection centres

• livestock transporters

• exporters and importers of livestock

All comments are welcome from industry, governments, the public, or other organizations or individuals.

Key topics for discussion

The CFIA is seeking feedback on:

• potential effects on business decisions and activities, such as human and financial resources

• potential effects on industry, market access and consumer confidence

• ways to harmonize and advance Canadian requirements for livestock traceability

• how feasible it is to implement the proposed requirements

Webinars

Mark your calendars! Join our webinars on MS Teams live. (You do not need to download the app to participate). Online information sessions will be held in English and in French.