Doing Business in Canada - CPMA

Doing Business in Canada - CPMA

3 of 33

the transaction an organization operates. Unlike previous regulations, the SFCR categorizes businesses based on the activities they perform, rather than the categories they trade in.

Intraprovincial trade, with some exceptions (such as labelling), is the purview of the provincial governments; in some cases, responsibility is also passed to the municipal level. The way in which laws and their associated regulations are enforced is codified within the acts themselves. For example, health care can be a split responsibility between a provincial health agency and the municipal health departments. Agriculture is usually controlled at the provincial level, with some outreach to municipalities as required. Municipalities are also able to pass by-laws, which are applicable and enforced only in that jurisdiction. FF&V organizations that trade interprovincially or internationally are required to comply with federal regulations. In some cases, however, there may also be provincial regulations which are applicable. This is particularly true for products sold in Quebec. Intraprovincial organizations may also be impacted if their products are shipped out of province by a customer or other third-party entity. It is important for organizations to understand the supply chains their products are, or may be, moved through so that they can ensure compliance with the correct regulatory regimes. Disclaimer: The information contained within this document should be considered as a primer. We recommend all members utilize the information available through government resources and that they check the applicable regulations occasionally to ensure ongoing compliance. CPMA actively engages with government on all regulatory changes affecting the industry and we are always available to support members with respect to the relevant regulations.

Click here to access the table of contents