Avoid De-Registered Varieties to Protect Crop Integrity
Maintaining the quality of Canadian canola exports begins with planting the right seeds. Farmers must choose registered canola varieties to ensure crop integrity and meet global market requirements.
Registered varieties are developed to meet export standards for oil quality, biotech traits, and disease resistance. De-registered varieties no longer meet industry expectations and can negatively impact Canada’s reputation as a canola exporter. Farmers should avoid planting or delivering crops grown from de-registered seeds.
Another key concern is agronomic performance. De-registered varieties often lack critical resistance to diseases such as clubroot, which threatens crop sustainability. Growing approved seeds helps farmers maintain healthier crops and reduce production risks.
The following canola varieties should not be planted due to de-registration -
Liberty Link (B. napus): Exceed, 2631 LL, Swallow, SW Legion LL, SW Flare LL, LBD 2393 LL
Bromoxynil tolerant - 295BX, Armor BX, Cartier BX, Zodiac BX, Renegade BX
"Let’s all do our part to support the quality and integrity of our canola crop. Working together, we can mitigate risk and keep markets open for all."
Farmers are encouraged to check CFIA’s database of registered varieties and upcoming cancellations to stay informed. By prioritizing registered varieties, growers contribute to a stronger canola industry and protect access to global markets.
For a full list, visit the CFIA database of registered varieties and variety cancellations.