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Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. A-9).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Institution Agricultural development Agricultural commodities Farming
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act establishes the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food over which the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food appointed by commission under the GreatSeal shall preside. The Department is responsible for matters relating to agriculture; products derived from agriculture; and research related to agriculture and products derived from agriculture including the operation of experimental farm stations. The text consists of 10 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Certificates of Age and Origin for Distilled Spirits Produced or Packaged in Canada Order (SI/2009-61).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2009)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Viticulture/oenological practices, Registration, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX