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Q1 – Does avian influenza pose risks to human health? Q2 – What is the effect of avian influenza on the export of poultry and poultry products? Q3 – Are poultry vaccines available for avian influenza? Q4 – What is the Government of Canada doing about avian influenza and how is it protecting animal and human health and curtailing the spread of the disease?
Q1 – What is the Government’s response to chronic wasting disease in Canada? Q2 – Does chronic wasting disease pose a risk to human health or food safety? Q3 - What is the Government’s approach to reducing the trade impact of chronic wasting disease?
Q1 – What is the Government of Canada policy on vaccination for foot and mouth disease? Q2 – How is Canada working to secure sufficient doses of vaccines to protect Canada’s livestock industry and advance its foot and mouth disease preparedness plan? Q3 – How is the Government of Canada working with provinces, territories and Canada’s livestock industry to advance foot and mouth disease preparedness?
Q1 – What do growers have to do to meet the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s regulatory requirements? Q2 – Will Prince Edward Island seed potatoes be allowed to resume movement to the United States and domestically from Prince Edward Island? Q3 – Will the Government of Canada review its Ministerial Order to lift or relax the requirements? Q4– How does the Government of Canada support potato farmers through federal programs? Q5 – How is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency using Government funding to help prevent potato wart spread in Canada?
Q1 – Who is responsible for food safety in Canada? Q2 – What measures are currently in place to ensure that food is safe to eat?
Q1 – What actions are taken by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at federally inspected abattoirs to prevent avoidable suffering of animals during their handling and slaughtering? Q2 – What is this Government doing to facilitate the transportation of animals during emergency situations? Q3 – What is this Government doing to the reduce suffering of animals during transportation? Q4 – What is this Government doing to address concerns on Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) for transporters regarding the potential impact on animal welfare while trying to comply with the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations?
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Ottawa on May 26 and 27, 2025. The primary focus of the visit was His Majesty The King delivering the Speech from the Throne on May 27 to open the 45th Parliament.
How is the Government of Canada supporting workers in seasonal employment?
What is the Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate for 2025?
Why is the Government not supporting EI access for women laid off before, during or after receiving maternity and/or parental benefits from the EI program or the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan, an issue that is the subject of an ongoing Charter challenge before Federal Court of Appeal by six women in Québec?