CFIA: New expectations for operators
New expectations for operators have been posted on the CFIA website about preventing and responding to COVID-19 in establishments regulated by CFIA.
The document outlines steps that the CFIA expects operators to take to address exposure risks for both the establishment and CFIA employees.
This document is not intended for meat slaughter and processing establishments. Separate CFIA guidance about preventing and responding to COVID-19 in meat slaughter and processing establishments exists.
NSN Covid-19 Update to Producers as of April 3, 2020
It is important in these uncertain times that sheep producers have a safety net to protect against economic downturns. The NSN has been working hard through their active membership in the CFA to help craft a BRM plan that will work for all sheep producers. We believe that our industry cannot thrive without economic stability and thank all the CFA participants for working hard to promote changes that will benefit all of agriculture. We encourage you to read the updates we will be sharing to stay informed of any impending changes.
Covid-19
As the COVID 19 pandemic continues to unfold, we remain committed to providing producers with as much information as possible and hope to minimize the impact on farmers.
We are reaching out to other industry stakeholders and continue to monitor the situation and will work with partners across the industry to manage any potential disruption.
NSN staff are all equipped to work from home and so, from our perspective, it is business as usual.
For up-to-date, local information, contact the public health unit in your community. Find more information about the current outbreak at:
- Public Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
- World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Additional services have been provided by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture:
https://www.cfa-fca.ca/resources/resources-on-covid-19/
The Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Corporation: