The CFIA celebrates 25 years
Learn how we've been inspecting to protect you, your family, the environment and the economy since 1997.
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Joining forces against hemlock woolly adelgid
CFIA experts are working with colleagues from Natural Resources Canada and the University of Guelph in the fight against a tree-killing pest.
Feeling the sting: the impact of honey fraud on beekeepers
There's a sticky situation out there. In this podcast, we discuss honey adulteration with Jake Berg, a Saskatchewanian beekeeper, and Carmen Leung, a policy and program leader at the CFIA.
International conference drives science forward in the post-pandemic era
The 2021 BSL4ZNet conference brought together experts from around the world. Learn more about this CFIA-led network and the role of science diplomacy in protecting human and animal health.
The CFIA: covering a lot of ground since 1997
The CFIA has touched Canadians' lives every single day for the last 25 years, whether you’re a traveller, farmer, rancher, gardener, pet owner or grocery shopper.
Meet Dr. Naheda Sahtout, CFIA science analyst
As an immigrant woman with low vision, I've been breaking down barriers since arriving in Canada. Here's my important message for anyone pursuing a STEM career when the odds are stacked against you.
Meet Noelle Smith, CFIA programmer
I wear many hats at work: programmer, co-chair of the LGBTQ2+ network, and head of the positive space committee. Learn how with lots of drive, Java, and connections, I rarely crash!
Meet Wei Ke, CFIA application analyst
Because I'm hearing impaired, I used to rely on colleagues to take notes at meetings. Now I rely on technology. Learn how I am able to work, and how the CFIA helps support persons with special needs.
New limits apply to the food you bring home from abroad
Calling all travellers and online shoppers: it’s important to know the rules about what foods (and how much) you can bring into Canada.
Do you have what it takes to be a superhero?
Not all superheroes wear capes. At the CFIA, we're powered by a brave team of heroes on a mission to keep you safe. Download their trading cards, exchange with your friends, and collect them all!
