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The Canadian Honey Council (CHC) is the national organization of the beekeeping industry. It is a not for profit organization, established in 1940 and incorporated in 1950.
The Canadian Honey Council is the national association of beekeepers representing apiculturists across Canada. The CHC provides a forum where producers, packers, professionals, provincial associations and officials from different levels of government can talk and recommend action in the best interests of the Canadian honey bee industry. Currently, the CHC membership consists of representatives of provincial associations with the total number of beekeepers at approximately 13,000 managing over 810,000 colonies.
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Symposium national canadien et salon d’exposants sur la pollinisation 2027
2027 Canadian National Pollination Symposium and Tradeshow
Informations sur le symposium, d’espaces pour exposants et des possibilités de commandites désormais publiées. Inscrivez-vous maintenant.
Symposium, Sponsorship and Tradeshow registration information now posted. Register now.
D’autres informations seront publiées dans les semaines à venir. Merci de revenir consulter régulièrement. /
Further information will be posted in the coming weeks. Please check back regularly.
honeycouncil.ca/pollinationsymposium2027
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Canadian Honey Council Press Release – Tariffs / Conseil Canadien du Miel Communiqué de presse – Tarifs
August 28, 2026
Press Release – August 28 2026 – Canadian Honey Council
Press Release – August 28 2026 – Canadian Honey Council (fr)
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Tariffs 2026 – Canadian Honey Council
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Information sharing for agriculture and agri-food sector representatives – August 7, 2026 / Partage d’informations pour les représentants du secteur agricole et agroalimentaire – le 7 août 2026
August 2027
Temporary Foreign Workers – Canadian Honey Council
Honey Tariff Information – Statement from the Canadian Honey Council
July 2026
July 2026 Statement from the Canadian Honey Council
Honey Tariff Information
On July 20, the U.S. Administration announced its intention to impose a new 50% tariff on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods under Section 338 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930, including a range of agricultural products. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 19.
According to the U.S. Administration, the tariffs are intended to address what it describes as Canada’s discriminatory treatment of U.S. exports in three categories:
•Motor vehicles
•Alcohol
•Dairy
Section 338 authorizes the U.S. President to impose duties on imports from a foreign country in response to measures deemed to discriminate against U.S. commerce. Unlike previous tariff measures, these tariffs would apply regardless of whether a product qualifies for preferential treatment under CUSMA, provided it is included on the list of covered goods. Natural honey is listed under the Motor Vehicles annex.
To begin with, this action may be a bargaining tool to get Canada to accept a trade deal that is more favourable to the US. That will be a government decision. It is clear that honey is not a source of irritation. They are just trying to hit as provocative and impactful a list as possible.
The Canadian Honey Council recognizes the huge impact this will have on beekeepers if the tariff is imposed. The American Honey Producers Association and the American Beekeepers Federation have been contacted and both associations were unaware of the actions the White House and have never called for a tariff on Canadian honey.
A trade lawyer has been contacted and we and will continue to discuss any options that might be available. The initial reaction, however, was this is a negotiation tactic but really highlights why the Canadian industry should move away on its reliance on the USA.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has been contacted, and they have prepared a background brief and are seeking information on the impacts it will have on the sector. This information will be used in their lobbying efforts.
AAFC trade negotiators will be contacted and informed of the impacts the tariffs will have on the sector. AAFC has hosted an information webinar and is information on various impacts that industry may experience. Of course, independent lobbying efforts to ensure bureaucrats and politicians are made aware of the devasting impacts this will have on the industry are being planned.
Finally, it is important that provincial politicians are aware of the situation and we are calling on all beekeepers to inform their provincial representatives of the concerns and impacts the tariff will have on their operations.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact your provincial representative or the office.
Jake Berg
Chair
Canadian Honey Council
Tariffs 2026 – Canadian Honey Council
NEW – Hivelights Summer 2026
Hivelights Summer 2026
Hivelights is the national magazine of the Canadian Honey Council. It is published four times a year and is mailed to all the members of our provincial associations. The magazine features articles by honey bee specialists and beekeepers and provides current information on the Canadian honey bee industry.
View HIVELIGHTS Newsletter ArchiveInformation sharing for agriculture and agri-food sector representatives – July 3, 2026 / Partage d’informations pour les représentants du secteur agricole et agroalimentaire – le 3 juillet 2026 Information sharing for agriculture and agri – July 3 2026
July 2026
Temporary Foreign Workers – Canadian Honey Council
Honey Bee Health Coalition Releases Ninth Edition of the Tools for Varroa Management Guide
June 2026
Mead Canada / Hydromel Canada Expression of Interest (June 2026)
The first meeting of the Mead Canada Committee will take place July 6th…
La première réunion du comité Mead Canada aura lieu le 6 juillet …
Rappel des exigences de recrutement en agriculture primaire dans le Programme des TET / Reminder : Recruitment Requirements in Primary Agriculture in the TFW Program
Programme des Travailleurs étrangers temporaires / Temporary Foreign Worker Program (EDSC/ESDC)
June 2026
Temporary Foreign Workers – Canadian Honey Council
Information sharing for agriculture and agri-food sector representatives – June 1st, 2026 / Partage d’informations pour les représentants du secteur agricole et agroalimentaire – le 1er juin 2026
June 2026
Temporary Foreign Workers – Canadian Honey Council
CAHRC/CCRHA – Information Update – June 2, 2026 / Mise à jour – le 2 juin 2026
June 2026
Temporary Foreign Workers – Canadian Honey Council
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED THIS EVENT! /MERCI À TOUS CEUX QUI ONT SOUTENU CET ÉVÉNEMENT !
Copies of presentations are being added as received / Des copies des présentations sont ajoutées au fur et à mesure de la réception BeeTech 2026 – Program / Programme – Canadian Honey Council
Enjoy a lookback at the event / Profitez d’un retour sur l’événement
The Canadian Honey Council (CHC) has initiated a project seeking stakeholder input on building capacity within the industry to address current and future challenges. This project, entitled “Finding a Better Path Forward – Cultivating Solutions to Challenges Facing the Canadian Beekeeping Industry”, will operate from November 2025 to March 31, 2027.
Link for details. We look forward to your feedback.
The Canadian Honey Council has joined the Canadian Federation of Agriculture!
May 2025
CHC is very excited to confirm that we have joined the CFA/FCA. As a member and partner we look forward to working with them to further promote and develop our industry. We encourage you to visit their site regularly for timely information.
CHC Learning – Online Training for Apiary Workers / Formation en Ligne Pour Les Ouvriers en Apiculture
This comprehensive course has been developed for Apiary workers. It is based on real-world best practices used on farms across Canada. This simple, practical training package ensures that even the busiest farms can successfully train their workers quickly and with no down-time.
This course was developed in consultation with Apiary Producers and industry experts across Canada. The training is based on National Occupational Standards, which are national employee benchmarks that define the knowledge and behaviours required for job success.
Online Training for Apiary Workers – Canadian Honey Council (chclearning.ca)