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Four partner organizations, the Canadian Plant Technology Agency (CPTA); the Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada (CSAAC); the Canadian Seed Institute (CSI); and the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) have amalgamated to become one new, national seed association called Seeds Canada. Seeds Canada will be the leading voice of the Canadian seed sector, helping our members succeed and grow in Canada and around the world. Together as Seeds Canada, we can accomplish things that we never could have done separately.  We will provide efficient, effective and timely services – and we will continue to grow, as members, through meaningful professional development.

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WHO WE ARE

Bringing four national seed associations together.

Uniting under the Seeds Canada banner will result in a stronger lobbying voice for the seed sector and enhanced services for members and clients. The value of Seeds Canada goes far beyond just creating a streamlined national organization, it also includes:
  • Best-in-class member and client services
  • Excellence in professional development for members
  • Strengthened industry competitiveness
  • Shaping a globally recognized industry that grows and innovates in every region and all segments of the value chain.
Seeds Canada's previous seed groups.

Canadian Plant Technology Agency (CPTA)

A member driven, not-for-profit organization that supports intellectual property protection within the Canadian seed industry.

Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada (CSAAC)

The professional body promoting quality and uniformity in seed testing through education, communication, recognition, and liaison with stakeholders.

Canadian Seed Institute (CSI) & Centre for Systems Integration

Mandated to be the single point of contact for all seed establishments, seed laboratories, operators and graders seeking registration, licensing or accreditation. Delivers organic certification, identity & preservation food safety audits, sustainability audits & more.

Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA)

A national trade association that brings together more than 130 company and association members engaged in all aspects of seed.

How We Help

The purpose of Seeds Canada is to:

  • Be the leading voice and resource for Canada’s seed sector;
  • Develop and advocate for policies that assist the members to remain competitive in both domestic and international markets; and encourage collaboration, innovation, equal opportunity, continued investment and trade in the seed sector;
  • Provide efficient, effective and timely client and member services for seed quality assurance, standards and other services that improve the competitiveness of the seed sector;
  • Raise the proficiency and competency of its members through professional development; and
  • Promote a competitive framework of intellectual property protection
Member-Based Services

Services exclusive to members of Seeds Canada such as communications, regulatory affairs, professional development programming and advocacy.

Client-Based Services

Services associated with seed industry regulation or operation and non-seed services such as organic certification. Services will be provided on a cost-recovery basis, paid for by the user (i.e., not subsidized by membership fees).

Corporate Services

Services including human resources, financial services, Board governance and IM/IT.

Meet the Seeds Canada board.

Seeds Canada’s governance structure emphasizes diversity, inclusivity, and democracy. Directors will be elected by business class members. Any members in good standing in any of the three membership classes can stand for election. The Board will not have set positions representing regional or value chain segments. A skills matrix will be used to ensure the broad, overall representation of the industry.

2021 Executive Committee:
  • President: Ellen Sparry, C&M Seeds
  • Vice President: Eric McLean, JS Henry & Son Ltd
  • Annie Bergeron, Les Grains Semtech
  • Holly Gelech, SGS Canada
  • Quentin Martin, Cribit Seeds
2021 Directors:
  • Philippe Charlebois, Semican
  • Georges Chaussé, Sollio Agriculture
  • Chris Churko, FP Genetics
  • Brent Collins, BASF
  • Dianne Gilhuly, Kent Agri Lab
  • Monica Klaas, Alberta Seed Processors Association
  • Jeff Loessin, Corteva
  • Jeff Reid, SeCan
  • Jim Wilson, Wilson Seeds Ltd.
  • Nick Sekulic, Prestville Farms
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If you have a question for Seeds Canada or would like further information on becoming a member, please fill out the form below and we’ll be sure to get back to you as soon as we can.

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