An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Fertilizers Act, the Seeds Act, the Pest Control Products Act and the Food and Drugs Act

Bill C-273 in 45-1 was a Conservative Private Member's Bill amending the Feeds Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-9), the Fertilizers Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-10), and the Seeds Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-8) to streamline federal regulatory approval timelines for agricultural inputs, the 45-1 reintroduction of 44-1 Bill C-359. Brought after the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the Grain Growers of Canada reported that Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) approval timelines for new active ingredients averaged 24 to 36 months versus the US EPA's 18-month target. The bill would have set binding 18-month decision deadlines, created an expedited-review track for minor uses, and required public reporting on CFIA decision timelines. Did not pass second reading.