January 28, 2026, Ottawa
On December 18, 2025, at the Alberta Court of Justice, Mr. Roger Snow and the corporation 299614 Alberta Ltd. were both convicted of two offences contrary to the Food and Drugs Act. Mr. Snow, as the sole shareholder and director, was fined $23,000 and 299614 Alberta Ltd. was fined $35,000.
The first offence was for the obstruction or hindering of a CFIA inspector by failing to provide requested information, contrary to subsection 24(1) of the Food and Drugs Act. The second offence, for advertising hemp hearts in a manner that suggested it was Health Canada-licenced which was false, misleading or deceptive, contrary to subsection 5(1) of the Food and Drugs Act.
Both Mr. Snow and 299614 Alberta Ltd. are also subject to a probation order for 12 months for the first offence (obstructing or hindering a CFIA inspector). Conditions of the probation orders include but are not limited to:
- Mr. Snow must provide his Probation Officer and designated CFIA Inspection Manager information regarding the non-compliant product (related to the original inspection and product samples within 30 days) and the facility operation schedule for 299614 Alberta Ltd., which must be reported every three weeks, starting January 19, 2026.
- CFIA is to be permitted access on demand to 299614 Alberta Ltd. premises and Mr. Snow has been ordered not to impede inspection, withhold access to records, or behave aggressively to CFIA staff.
- Product samples and distribution records are to be provided to CFIA for follow up.
- There are restrictions on advertising and product composition.
The Crown stayed all other charges against Mr. Roger Snow and 299614 Alberta Ltd.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of federal legislation, including the Safe Food for Canadians Act and regulations. The CFIA is dedicated to safeguarding food, animal, and plant health, which enhance the health and well-being of Canada's people, environment, and economy.
Background information
Notification of charges laid against 299614 Alberta Ltd. and Roger Snow