Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Academic Advisory Panel

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has convened an Academic Advisory Panel (the Panel) to provide expert advice. 

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Membership

The Panel will be comprised of recognized experts drawn from academia, the private sector and non-governmental organizations.  The initial Panel members are:

• Dr. Bonnie Buntain, on the faculty of the University of Calgary.
• Dr. Carlton Gyles, Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph.
• Dr. Rick Holley, on the faculty of the University of Manitoba.
• Dr. Ron Usborne, retired. Former Chair of the Department of Food Science, University of Guelph
• Ex-Officio Member: Dr. Brian Evans, Executive Vice President of the CFIA, Chief Veterinary Officer of Canada.

Discussion Topics

The Panel will be asked to review and advise on a variety of topics such as:

• environmental scans of existing, emerging and re-emerging microbial and other food safety risks both within Canada and internationally;
• food safety governance and accountabilities as well as areas for possible research collaboration in food safety and food science, including baseline data, trend analyses, modelling and foresight;
• consumer and other food safety concerns including transparency, outreach, education, training and communication;
• review of proposed changes to policies in terms of scientific rigour and the achievement of risk management objectives.

Additional Information

• Need more information about the Panel or food safety?
  • Consumers can call 1-800-442-2342 / 1-613-225-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735, 08:00  to 20:00 Eastern time, Monday to Friday.
  • Media can call CFIA Media Relations at 613-773-6600.