Partners in Innovation was founded by a group of leading Canadian farmer and agricultural organizations which joined forces to support Canadian government legislation intended to improve Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) in Canada.
Partners in Innovation believe that amended Plant Breeders’ Rights legislation will foster investment in seed research and innovation, to deliver varieties developed in Canada and outside our border, and to benefit farmers and the Canadian economy. The partnership is committed to supporting the amendments.
Meet the Partners
The Partners in Innovation represent a diverse group of farm organizations and value chain groups from across Canada. It includes representatives of producers of grains, oilseeds, pulse crops, fruits, vegetables, potatoes and ornamental crops; value chain organizations in barley and horticulture; and plant breeders, seed marketers and traders.
Stakeholder Views
- Video: Will Updated PBR Increase Seed Prices? – a RealAgriculture.com interview with PBR Commissioner Anthony Parker
- Video: The Future of Oats – Interview with oat breeder Jim Dyck
- Video: Challenges of Oat Breeding – Interview w/oat breeder Jim Dyck
- Debunking the Myths About UPOV 1991 – PBR Commissioner Anthony Parker
- Prominent Public Plant Breeders : Drs. Downey and Harvey Explain the Facts about Bill C-18
- Cereals Canada appreciates proposed Agricultural Growth Act
- Canadian Federation of Agriculture says C-18 is Good News for Farmers
- Wheat Growers Support Move to Modernize Seed Regulations
- CSTA Supports Agricultural Growth Act
- From the Grain Growers of Canada
- From the Canadian Horticultural Council
- From the Canadian Potato Council
- From the European Seed Association