date:Jun 12, 2012
ng better control over imports and exports; and Strengthening food traceability.
The Act will also implement tougher fines for activities that put the health and safety of Canadians at risk. Previously, anyone convicted of a serious offence could have been fined up to a maximum of $250,000. Under the new Act, penalties could be as high as $5,000,000, or in the case of the most serious offences, even higher at the courts discretion. New penalties are also being added for recklessly endangering t