The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing a new approach to issuing import permits for commonly traded plants intended for planting and propagation. Importers may now apply for permission to import all the plants on a new Horticulture Plant List (HPL) from all countries with a single entry on their import permit application form. The HPL is available on the CFIA’s website.
For more information (including contact information for any questions), please consult the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Updates to the HPL will be communicated via a new e-mail notification service (listserv) for all notifications related to import permits for plants and plant products. Importers of these products are strongly encouraged to sign up for this notification service. To do so, please check the box marked “Centre of Administration – Plant Import Permits†under the heading “Plant Health policy updates†and click the “Submit†button.