Ottawa – Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing barriers to internal trade to facilitate trade, economic growth, and competitiveness for food businesses without compromising Canada's high standards for food safety.
On November 20, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published updated regulations that address the unique food trade barriers in Lloydminster, a city that spans both the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Changes to the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) now exempt Alberta and Saskatchewan food businesses from the federal interprovincial trade requirements when preparing and trading food to or within Lloydminster. For example, a retailer in Lloydminster, Alberta, selling agricultural products and prepared foods like sandwiches, previously could not sell to stores just meters away in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, without a Safe Food for Canadians licence.
This initiative makes it easier to do business across all parts of Lloydminster, fostering local trade, economic growth, and competitiveness. It also responds to commitments made by Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture to address internal trade barriers.
While the focus of this amendment is to address the unique situation of Lloydminster, the Government of Canada remains committed to maintaining food safety for all Canadians. This amendment does not apply to Saskatchewan and Alberta food businesses that prepare food for international export or interprovincial trade beyond the city limits of Lloydminster.
Source : Canada.ca