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A student's perspective: entomology at the CFIA
My name is Kiersten DeViller, and I'm in my third year studying Biology at Carleton University. My summer was filled with new experiences and so many beetles, so here's a little snapshot of what it looked like.
Three facts about best-before dates that can save you money
Use these tips to make the most of your groceries and waste less food at home.
Parents and caregivers: Master food labels for allergy-safe lunches and snacks
Packing lunches can be hard enough, but ensuring that your child is sent to school with allergy-friendly lunches is an even bigger challenge. Pack lunches and snacks with confidence by following these tips.
Have food allergies? 5 tips for reading food labels
Have food allergies? Check out these 5 tips on how to read food labels when shopping with allergies.
Don't bring uninvited guests with you this winter
If you're stocking up on firewood to keep warm this winter, buy it where you'll burn it to prevent the spread of plant pests.
Managing your pigs: Tips for new farms and pig owners
Tips for managing pigs on new farms and as a pig owner. Learn about housing requirements, proper feeding practices, and biosecurity measures for pig management. Ensure the well-being of your pigs and protect them from diseases with expert guidance.
International conference drives science forward in the post-pandemic era
The 2021 BSL4ZNet conference brought together experts from around the world. Learn more about this CFIA-led network and the role of science diplomacy in protecting human and animal health.
Creating more inclusive workspaces at the CFIA's Burnaby Laboratory
Learn how welcoming a student at our Burnaby Laboratory sparked a journey towards inclusivity that created more accommodating workspaces for current and future scientists.
Meet Dr. Caitlyn Best, CFIA veterinary program officer
In my job, dealing with animal diseases and outbreaks is rewarding. Even when there are no active outbreaks, I’m always thinking of how Canada can prepare. And that’s why I work at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Digging through the past and planting seeds for the future
The CFIA's Centre for Plant Health will soon be home to a state-of-the-art scientific facility. Discover the fascinating century-old records and artifacts that volunteers unearthed as construction gets underway.
Meet Anas Zaman, CFIA junior communications officer
For Generation Z (including me), choosing a career path and entering the workforce can be intimidating. Here's how a co-op student opportunity at the CFIA opened my eyes to the fascinating world of communications in the Government of Canada.
Outstanding in their field: meet Ashley Balchin and Renée Cloutier, CFIA plant breeders' rights examiners
Plant breeding helps boost new crop varieties, yields, tolerance to disease and nutritional value for the food we grow. Here’s how two CFIA experts support innovations that benefit shoppers, farmers and other countries.
Meet Dr. Carmencita Lake, CFIA veterinarian
I can’t think of a time when I didn’t want to be a veterinarian. After 20 years in private practice, here’s how I’m helping to protect your health while paving the way for the next generation of veterinarians and inspectors.
New technology to detect and identify plant diseases
With the help an online tool, scientists at the CFIA’s Charlottetown Laboratory can quickly pinpoint plant pathogens based on their DNA. That’s great news for our crops and ecosystems!
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