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Briefing: Importing queen bees won't solve Canada's beekeeping problems

Strategic angle: Every spring, Canadian beekeepers await the arrival of queen bees crucial to their industry, but reliance on imports may not be the solution.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-29 · 1 MIN READ

Canadian bee colonies largely depend on imported queen bees.

The sustainability of local beekeeping practices is in question.

Experts warn that importing queens may not address underlying issues.