The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has begun the process to
change the fees it charges for services.
On its website, this week it says:
“Currently,
hundreds of sector-specific CFIA fees are in place, which creates complexity
and inconsistencies in how fees are calculated.
“In addition,
most of the CFIA's fees have not changed since the organization was created
almost 20 years ago, but the cost of delivering services has increased with
inflation and other factors.
“To advance the
cost recovery initiative, the CFIA is undertaking a two-phased consultation.
“Phase one: From January 26 to April 21, 2017, the CFIA is
seeking your input on:
•
a proposed list
of services that allows fees to be charged consistently for similar CFIA
services
•
proposed service
standards for CFIA services
•
the appropriate
level of cost sharing between regulated parties and taxpayers
•
impacts of
potential fee increases on businesses
“Phase two: The CFIA will provide stakeholders with a summary of
feedback received during phase one consultations and specific fee proposals for
each service.
To
participate
•
Review what changes
are being proposed: Cost Recovery Initiative: Consultation Document.
•
Complete the Impact Assessment Questionnaire.
•
Sign up for a webinar or for one of the face-to-face meetings
taking place across the country.
•
New: The cost
recovery initiative will be discussed during Food Regulatory Workshops in
Fredericton, New Brunswick on March 30, 2017, and Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island on March 31, 2017.
For more details and to register, please contact Chad
MacPherson at chad.macpherson@agr.gc.ca
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