Seeds Canada

Let's see what
we can grow!

Seeds Canada is the leading voice of the Canadian seed sector, representing seed growers, analysts, breeders, distributors, processors and all actors along the seed value chain coast to coast. Seeds Canada officially launched on February 1, 2021, following the amalgamation of four partner organizations - Canadian Plant Technology Agency, Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada, Canadian Seed Institute, and the Canadian Seed Trade Association. Our mandate is to support the growth of the seed sector in Canada and worldwide, focusing on plant breeding innovation, seed regulatory modernization, international trade, value creation, and plant breeders’ rights. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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