A cutting-edge scientific facility has opened in North Saanich, setting a new standard for plant health science and strengthening Canada's trade and agriculture sectors.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) new Centre for Plant Health (IY,NONET, AUTW E TTE SJESENENEC) is Canada’s only post-entry quarantine, research and diagnostic facility for virus testing of grapevines, fruit-bearing trees and small fruit.
CFIA president Paul MacKinnon says the centre plays a critical role in national plant protection and trade.
