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Welcome to the latest food safety news provided by the Canadian Institute of Food Safety.
Canada Ranks 7th in Global Food Security Index

Canada Ranks 7th in Global Food Security Index

December 2, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Yukon Introducing Proof of Vaccination System

COVID-19 Update: Yukon Introducing Proof of Vaccination System

November 11, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Quebec Lifts Restrictions for Restaurants & Bars

COVID-19 Update: Quebec Lifts Restrictions for Restaurants & Bars

November 1, 2021

Onions Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Recalled In Canada

Onions Linked To Salmonella Outbreak Recalled In Canada

October 27, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Ontario’s Plan to Safely Reopen

COVID-19 Update: Ontario’s Plan to Safely Reopen

October 22, 2021

COVID-19 Update: New Details for B.C. & Alberta’s Restrictions

COVID-19 Update: New Details for B.C. & Alberta’s Restrictions

October 22, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Verify Ontario App and QR Code System

COVID-19 Update: Verify Ontario App and QR Code System

October 15, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Newfoundland’s Vaccine Passport System

COVID-19 Update: Newfoundland’s Vaccine Passport System

October 7, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Nova Scotia Entering Phase 5 of Reopening

COVID-19 Update: Nova Scotia Entering Phase 5 of Reopening

September 30, 2021

COVID-19 Update: PEI’s Vaccine Passport System

COVID-19 Update: PEI’s Vaccine Passport System

September 30, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Saskatchewan’s Vaccine Verifier App

COVID-19 Update: Saskatchewan’s Vaccine Verifier App

September 24, 2021

COVID-19 Update: More Details on Alberta’s Health Restrictions

COVID-19 Update: More Details on Alberta’s Health Restrictions

September 20, 2021

COVID-19 Update: New Brunswick Reinstating Mask Mandate

COVID-19 Update: New Brunswick Reinstating Mask Mandate

September 20, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Masking & Proof of Vaccination in Newfoundland

COVID-19 Update: Masking & Proof of Vaccination in Newfoundland

September 17, 2021

COVID-19 Update: New Health Mandates in Saskatchewan

COVID-19 Update: New Health Mandates in Saskatchewan

September 17, 2021

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