Judges Hear Case Over Seed Treatment Regulations

by | Mar 11, 2016 | Industry News

A panel of judges has reserved their decision on the Grain Farmers of Ontario’s request for appeal on the dismissal of the case surrounding the Ontario government’s seed treatment regulations.

“We appreciate that the court is taking the time to consider the significance of this issue,” says Mark Brock, Chair of Grain Farmers of Ontario. “We are pleased with today’s outcome and look forward to the decision.”

The case was heard by a panel of judges, comprised of Justice Laskin, Justice Cronk, and Justice Miller.

Two hundred grain farmers filled the courthouse today, showing support for the case and concern over the outcome. Farmers arrived from across Ontario on five buses, as well as by car and train.

“We would like to sincerely thank our farmer-members for their demonstration of support — we are all well aware of the serious impact of these regulations,” says Brock. “We will share further details, as soon as they become available, with our membership.”

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