The project plan being undertaken by the four associations has had a number of key elements.
An 18 member Advisory Committee provides core directions to the process. The primary role of the Advisory Committee has been to develop a strategic outlook for the seed sector based on the members' own perspectives and vantage points; data collection of the policies and practices of foreign industry and governments; and consultation with a broader base of Canadian seed industry, government, academics, provincial governments and civil society.
WHERE ARE WE NOW
The Advisory Committee held 4 meetings, July, October and December, 2003 and March 2004, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The first meeting involved an initial conversation regarding an environmental scan and the implications for the Canadian Seed Sector. The members also identified a number of key result areas. These represent the overarching goals or results that the industry must achieve to be successful over the mid to long term. The report of this first meeting is on this website.
The second meeting in October, 2003 served to discuss three Key Result Areas in more detail: Regulatory Flexibility and Timeliness, Supportive Environment for Science and Innovation, and Profitability of the Sector.
The third meeting in December, 2003 continued the discussion with K.R.A.s four and five which addressed Consumer Acceptance and Consumer Confidence.
The fourth and last meeting in March, 2004 enabled Advisory Committee members to review all of the discussions and findings and to shape a number of consensus recommendations. These recommendations form the highlights of the final report of this Phase of the project.
Survey 1 - now closed
This survey was an environmental scan of the industry. It asked for views on issues, trends, strengths, weaknesses, etc. The summary of responses to this survey are posted on this website.
