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Women in Science: meet Victoria Arling and Annie Locas

Calling all students: do you love science? Are you wondering what to do with a science degree? Here’s how two CFIA experts got their careers started.

Community science: more than a hobby

You don’t consider yourself a scientist? Think again. In this podcast, Dr. Pierre Bilodeau explains how apps can help you make discoveries in your own backyard.

The Canada-Senegal project: not your typical virtual classroom

The COVID-19 pandemic sure didn't stop these CFIA experts from sharing much-needed plant health knowledge with colleagues 6,000 kilometres away.

Putting honey to the test

Canadians love their honey. But if sugars are added and not declared on the label, that is a form of food fraud. The CFIA tests honey to make sure it’s authentic.

Collaborating with genome specialists to protect Canadian wine

Grapevines produce the quality grapes wineries need. Here’s how CFIA is helping to keep them virus-free so you can enjoy local wine.

Sharing bacterial DNA data helps solve international food safety investigations

In 2020, the sharing of data allowed food safety authorities to rapidly trace a multinational outbreak to enoki mushrooms and to recall the affected products.

Pass the Mic: talking about celiac disease

Experts from the Canadian Celiac Association and the CFIA answer a question about how they work to protect those who need to steer clear of gluten.

The CFIA leads a new approach to One Health risk assessment for SARS-CoV-2

In early 2020, the first reports of pet dogs and cats testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 came to light. Here's how veterinary science specialists at the CFIA responded.

eDNA: another tool in the toolbox

From the lab to the field, environmental DNA (eDNA) is a powerful technology that quickly detects the presence (or absence) of pathogens.

Prioritizing food inspections to help protect Canadians during COVID-19

The CFIA has been evolving the way it manages risk during COVID-19 and helping inspectors determine where they should be spending more or less time.

#DigitalFirst: vlog with Dr. Stephani McLean

A veterinarian with farming and private practice experience explains the benefits doing business online through My CFIA.

Canada hosts COVID-19 international symposium

More than 1,000 scientists across the globe participated virtually in a CFIA-led symposium with experts from academia, government and the private sector.

Calling all budding #JuniorCFIA scientists

Download our science activities to learn more about the fascinating world (and kitchen) around you.

Canadian innovation is helping CFIA fast track technology that tests animals for coronaviruses

Through Innovative Solutions Canada, the CFIA can leverage cutting-edge research, technologies and products put forward by small businesses to solve problems.