This just in from Canada...more later.


Honeybee Importation Prohibition Regulations, 2004
SOR: 2004-136

I am pleased to inform you that the amendment to the honeybee
importation regulations from the mainland USA was registered into law on
May 19, 2004 and will be officially published in Canada Gazette Part II
on June 2, 2004.

Please visit : http://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca/AIRS/airs-sari.asp  for
import conditions.
Importers wishing to import honeybee queens from the continental USA
should apply for permits to CFIA Area Import Specialists:

Dr. Ken Orchard
Veterinary Program Officer
Animal Health and Production - Program Network - West
Telephone: (403) 292-5825     Fax: (403) 292-6629
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Kim Flottum
Editor, BeeCulture
623 West Liberty Street
Medina, Ohio  44256
V - 800.289.7668 Ext 3214
Fax - 330.725.5624
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www.BeeCulture.com

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