Members of CropLife Canada have released the initial Designated Seed Treatment Product Listing.

On July 12, 2017 the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations were amended by adopting the 2014 versions of the following two standards:

CAAR has recently updated the Anhydrous Ammonia Nurse Tank Quality Control Manual, provided to trainees as part of the Nurse Tank Safety Program (NTSP), to Revision 6.0.

Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) is a mixture of ammonium nitrate and calcium (in the form of limestone or dolomite) and is an effective fertilizer in providing the nitrogen required to grow healthy and abundant crops.  However, there is concern that agricultural CAN may increasingly become a target for criminal misuse as a replacement for Ammonium Nitrate in the manufacture of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The Manitoba government announced on Aug. 22 that it has launched public consultations on three environmental initiatives, which will help improve water management and modernize watershed planning.

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is asking for feedback on its proposed re-evaluation decision for the insecticide Matador from Syngenta.

The federal government has extended the deadline for the survey on “A Food Policy for Canada.” The online survey and comment period was originally slated to end on July 27, but has been extended to August 31.

The Government of Canada announced on June 7 that it is suspending the implementation of certain provisions in Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL).

Health Canada will not issue a decision on whether to ban imidacloprid for at least six months, according to a horticultural industry representative.

The Government of Canada has recently launched two public consultation opportunities, encouraging Canadians to share their input on the development of A Food Policy for Canada, and the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The following memo from Fertilizer Canada is being shared with CAAR members:

CAAR has been advised that Transport Canada inspectors are actively inspecting nurse tanks in preparation for the pending change to placard requirements for nurse tanks beginning June 1, 2017.

Beginning June 1, 2017, nurse tanks will require placards identifying that it is carrying ammonia (UN 1005) on all four sides in a way that complies with Part 4 (Dangerous Goods Safety Marks) of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations. The two equivalency certificates that formerly allowed placards on the two long sides of a nurse tank (SH 6171 - Ren. 9, and SH 10006 - Ren. 5) will be discontinued on May 31, 2017.

The final two stages of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) will come into effect on July 1, 2017. This will end the transitional period of July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2017 and introduces the private right of action.

The two Equivalency Certificates SH 10006 - Ren 5 and SH6171 - Ren 9, which allow placards on only the two long sides of a nurse tank, will expire on May 31, 2017.

A new study by the research consultancy HFFA Research, has shown that the neonicotinoid ban caused severe economic and environmental damage to the EU oilseed rape sector.

On Nov. 23, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency of Health Canada announced a proposed re-evaluation decision for imidacloprid over a 90-day public consultation period.

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The public comment period for proposed changes to the Environmental Emergency Regulations closes on December 7, 2016.

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is currently accepting comments on proposed regulatory amendments to align license renewal requirements for Class D drivers with those currently  in place for all other commercial classes.

CAAR Retailer Members handling any dangerous goods are strongly encouraged to ensure their facilities and paperwork are in order, particularly those who are Registered Facilities for anhydrous ammonia nurse tank or applicator tank testing.

Manitoba is entering the second year of implementation of the Non-Essential Use of Pesticides Regulation and the province wants to hear from Manitobans about their experiences with this legislation.

After several years of industry discussion and study, Fertilizer Canada is pleased to share the final revised Anhydous Ammonia Code of Practice (Code) on their website.

CAAR has recently been made aware of necessary clarifications to the Nurse Tank Safety Program (NTSP) Quality Control Manual, Revision 5.3.

CAAR has recently been made aware of necessary clarifications to the Nurse Tank Safety Program (NTSP) Quality Control Manual, revision 5.3.

The European Union Commission plans to issue an 18 month extension for glyphosate, after EU member states failed to reach a consensus on authorization renewal.

Last week, CAAR had the opportunity to present on behalf of the anhydrous ammonia industry to members of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B620 committee, regarding several concerns with amendments included in the 2014 versions of both the B620 and B622 standards that were identified by CAAR in January 2016.

Important clarifications on the CSA B620-09 requirements for hose assembly marking, inspection and testing are outlined below.

Scott Streiner, Chair and CEO of the Canadian Transportation Agency, recently announced a full review of all the regulations administered by the Agency.

Ammonia Code of Practice certification is verified by third-party audit every two years, but Fertilizer Canada has launched a program that certifies compliance to the code between audits.