Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Funding of an Expert Working Group meeting for the development of a draft annex to International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) on Audit in the Phytosanitary Context on remote audits

Agreement Number:

ICP-ISSB-15

Agreement Value:

$80,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to be used to support the development and drafting of a new annex on remote audits for the ISPM 47 (Audit in the phytosanitary context). Its development will help ensure that remote audits are considered an acceptable phytosanitary measure and provide a more consistent approach to remote audits. This in turn would provide more flexibility for oversight while decreasing the cost to Canadian agricultural exporters.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

Addressing impediments to international trade, advancing the agriculture sector’s ability to compete internationally, and maximizing the economic benefit for Canada’s agriculture, agri-food, and agri-based products sectors.

Location:

Rome, IT Other

Reference Number:

235-2024-2025-Q4-00189

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

000000000

Recipient Type:

International (non-government)

Recipient's Operating Name:

Recipient's Legal Name:

International Plant Protection Convention (IPCC)

Program:

International Collaboration Program

Program Purpose:

The International Collaboration Program supports payments to international organizations to either ensure Canada’s continued membership and participation, or to provide a grant where a voluntary contribution is necessary to ensure an ad-hoc project is undertaken.

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