This image is a graphic that shows the proposed pathway for determining the least intrusive, most effective process for regulating all Plants with Novel Traits.

The bottom of the graphic starts with the first step, which is "Information Gathering" - consultative process with the following stakeholders: Ornamental plant with novel traits (Ottawa, February 2005), Fruit and Ornamental Trees (Kelowna, February 2006), Turfgrass (Guelph, November 2006), and Agroforestry trees (2007). This step represents an opportunity for stakeholder input.

The graphic has an arrow above step one, pointing up to step two, which is "Analysis of Information - The Plant Biosafety Office development of proposed design and plan for implementation". This step represents internal Plant Biosafety Office discussions.

The graphic has an arrow above step two, pointing up to step three, which is "Plant Biosafety Office presents preliminary recommendations to relevant stakeholders". This step represents an opportunity for stakeholder input.

The graphic has an arrow to the right of step three that points back down to step two. There is also an arrow above step three, pointing up to step four, which is "Final Design and Implementation".