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The Regulatory and Security Science (RSS) hub will provide seamless integration of complementary federal science capabilities to protect human and animal health, strengthen Canada’s borders, increase economic growth, and support international trade.
Science priorities
- Reduce vulnerabilities in protecting food safety and animal and plant health
- Strengthen emergency preparedness and border security
- Increase economic growth and international trade
- Enhance innovation and regulatory cohesion
Scientific facilities
- Fallowfield, Ontario (Main) provides seamless integration of complementary federal science capabilities to protect human and animal health, strengthen Canadian borders, increase economic growth, and support international trade.
- Sidney, British Columbia – Centre for Plant Health sets a new standard for plant health science and bolsters Canada’s trade and agriculture sectors. As Canada’s only post-entry quarantine, research and diagnostic facility for virus testing of all grapevines, fruit-bearing trees, and small fruit, this world-class facility supports the productivity and sustainability of the country’s vineyards, orchards, and berry farms.
Featured
- March 7, 2025 - Canada's new Centre for Plant Health to benefit wine and fruit industries: A state-of-the-art scientific facility is now open, setting a new standard for plant health science and bolstering Canada’s trade and agriculture sectors.
- March 26, 2024 - Government of Canada invests in laboratories to support science in Canada: Investing in world-class research to protect Canada’s people, animals and plants