Forward Regulatory Plan 2026-2028
From Farm Products Council of Canada
Farm Products Council of Canada’s Forward Regulatory Plan for 2026-2028:
- is a publicly available list, with descriptions, of planned or anticipated regulatory changes (regulatory initiatives) that Farm Products Council of Canada intends to propose or finalize within a 2-year period; and
- may include regulatory initiatives that are planned to come forward over a longer time frame and that are indicated as long-term.
The Farm Products Council of Canada has a multi-year plan to review its existing regulations. For further information please see the Regulatory Stock Review Plan.
Purpose
Forward Regulatory Plans are intended to help Canadians, including businesses, Indigenous peoples and trading partners, plan for:
- opportunities to provide their feedback during regulatory development
- future regulatory changes
The Forward Regulatory Plan briefly describes each regulatory initiative and includes information such as:
- who may be affected by a regulatory initiative
- regulatory cooperation efforts undertaken or planned
- opportunities for public consultation
- Farm Products Council of Canada’s contact information
Regulatory Initiatives 2026-2028
Agricultural Products Marketing Act - Modernization of the Regulatory Framework under the Agricultural Products Marketing Act (APMA)
Working title of the regulatory initiative |
Alberta Chicken Order |
Enabling Act |
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Description of the objective |
As a result of a review of the regulatory framework under the APMA conducted by the Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and recommendations from the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations, improvements to the APMA have been identified. Improvements to the APMA were put forward under Part 4 of Bill S-6, An Act respecting regulatory modernization which was under consideration during the 1st Session of the 44th Parliament but did not receive Royal Ascent prior to prorogation. Moving forward, AAFC and FPCC will examine available options for amending the APMA to streamline the delegation process and address any risks and factual issues that have accumulated over time. |
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses |
There are no expected business impacts. |
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic, international) |
Federal Delegation Orders facilitate interprovincial and export trade by authorizing provincial commodity boards to regulate the marketing of agricultural commodities to the same extent that they regulate marketing in intraprovincial trade, creating a comprehensive marketing scheme. |
Consultation |
Consultations are conducted with provincial commodity boards and provincial supervisory boards on an ongoing basis via email and meetings. |
Further Information |
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Farm Products Council of Canada contact information |
Carole Gendron, Director, |
The date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan |
These regulatory instruments have been included since the Forward Regulatory Plan was established in March 2013. |
Agricultural Products Marketing Act - Repealing Federal Delegation Orders under the Agricultural Products Marketing Act (APMA)
Working title of the regulatory initiative |
British Columbia Mushroom Order |
Enabling Act |
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Description of the objective |
These orders are no longer required and are being repealed as they are either obsolete or spent. |
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses |
There are no expected business impacts. |
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic, international) |
Not applicable |
Consultation |
Consultations conducted with provincial commodity boards and provincial supervisory boards on an ongoing basis via email and meetings. |
Further Information |
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Farm Products Council of Canada contact information |
Carole Gendron, Director, |
The date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan |
These regulatory instruments have been included since the Forward Regulatory Plan was established in March 2013. |
Farm Products Agencies Act – Amendments to the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Proclamation
Working title of the regulatory initiative |
Proclamation Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Proclamation |
Enabling act |
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Description of the objective |
The Egg Farmers of Canada have identified a number of administrative changes needed to modernize the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Proclamation. |
Potential impacts on Canadians, including businesses |
There are no expected business impacts. |
Regulatory cooperation efforts (domestic, international) |
Not applicable |
Consultation |
Consultations are conducted with the Egg Farmers of Canada, who represent the interests of egg farmers and the Canadian egg industry, on an ongoing basis via email and meetings. |
Further Information |
FAQ - Regulations |
Farm Products Council of Canada contact information |
Carole Gendron, Director, |
The date the regulatory initiative was first included in the Forward Regulatory Plan |
April 1, 2025 |
Updates
The Forward Regulatory Plan will be updated over time to reflect, for example:
- progress in regulatory development
- changes to Farm Products Council of Canada’s regulatory priorities or its operating environment
For more information
All of the Government of Canada’s acts and regulations can be found on the FPCC website.
Consult the following for links to the Cabinet Directive on Regulation and supporting policies and guidance, and for information on government-wide regulatory initiatives implemented by departments and agencies across the Government of Canada:
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit: