The Canadian Industrial Hemp Promotion-Research Agency (PRA) was established on November 8, 2024, under Part III of the Farm Products Agencies Act.
The Canadian Industrial Hemp PRA will be administered by a 9-member board of directors comprised of seven industrial hemp producers representing their province or group of provinces, one member representing importers, and one member from the industrial hemp supply chain.
The Canadian Industrial Hemp PRA has the authority to promote the production and marketing of industrial hemp products for the purposes of interprovincial and export trade and to conduct promotion and research activities for industrial hemp products.
By providing a stable funding source for its activities through the collection of levies, the Canadian Industrial Hemp PRAwill help industrial hemp producers expand their markets and increase sales. Consumers will also benefit from increased access to information on industrial hemp products.
The Agency will support the development and competitiveness of the industrial hemp sector by enabling the development and implementation of promotion and research activities.
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