2023 Resolution

Pausing Bee Imports – packaged and queens from Ukraine

STATUS: CARRIED

RATIONALE / PURPOSE FOR RESOLUTION:

  • Whereas…. Tropilaelaps mite has been found in regions of Russia close to the Ukraine border

BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The Alberta Beekeepers Commission request that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency pause the importation of bees – packages and queens – from Ukraine.

RESOLUTION BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

Name of producer submitting resolution: Neil Specht.

Name of person seconding resolution: