An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act and the Pest Control Products Act (provisional registration and approval)

Bill C-359 was a Conservative Private Member's Bill amending the Feeds Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. F-9), the Seeds Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. S-8), and the Pest Control Products Act (S.C. 2002, c. 28) to streamline federal regulatory approval timelines for agricultural inputs. Brought after the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the Grain Growers of Canada reported that Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) 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 PMRA decision timelines. Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) 2023-2028 funding ($3.5 billion over five years) provides parallel support. Did not pass second reading.