Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60SEPTEMBER 2016 37 of New Varieties of Plants, provides a legal framework for ensuring the intellectual property of plant breeders is pro- tected. UPOV’s 1991 framework took 25 years to become law in Canada — a prime example of how slow things can move for an industry that thrives on innovation. “As a result of [it now being law], there was a significant increase in the amount of varieties registered,” Horner adds. Foreign varieties are entering the market, he notes, and significant new investment in Canadian seed is being seen. Last year, a new initiative was launched in Limagrain Cereals Research Canada, a new joint venture cereal seed research and development company that will contribute to the advancement of cereals for Western Canada. Then there was the opening of the Bayer Wheat Breeding Station in Pike Lake, Sask. Both major initiatives made possible, in part, by UPOV 91 becoming law in Canada. “Given what UPOV 91 means for our industry, where would we be today if it had been approved 20 years ago? Let’s look at today’s challenges and opportunities, collaborate with our partners and do everything we can to ensure we’re not behind in making the next big step for our indus- try,” Horner says. Scott Horner, outgoing president of CSTA, addresses the crowd. He has handed over the reins to Brent Derkatch. Michael Keller, secretary-general of the International Seed Federation, attended this year’s annual meeting of the Canadian Seed Trade Association.