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Bill C-61

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SUMMARY

This enactment adds to the enforcement options available in certain legislation administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada by allowing administrative monetary penalties to be imposed.

The enactment also authorizes the Minister, if requested to do so, to conclude compliance agreements with persons who commit violations. Under compliance agreements, administrative monetary penalties can be reduced or cancelled if persons agree to take appropriate steps to ensure future compliance with agri-food Acts and regulations.

The administrative monetary penalties are subject to review by an independent Tribunal.