Forest Biosecurity in Canada – An Integrated Multi-Agency Approach

In Canada, forest biosecurity is primarily under federal jurisdiction as the government signatory to International Plant Protection Convention and other international trade agreements. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), which Canada’s National Organization, has mandate of analyzing risks, setting policy, managing incursion responses related biosecurity. Other agencies play important roles; Canada Border Services (CBSA) enforces regulations at ports entry Forest Service Natural Resources conducts research analysis in support development implementation phytosanitary regulations. provinces territories also manage invasive species through implementing prevent spread established pests. This paper outlines regulatory framework for within provides case studies that have invaded forests or are anticipated do so near future.