Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency

After further consideration, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) would like to advise the Canadian horse racing industry that the implementation of the new edition of the CPMA Elimination Guideline...

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising the Canadian horse racing industry of upcoming changes to the Elimination Guidelines. These changes are described below and will be implemented on Ma...

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has reviewed its document, "CPMA Policy Paper P-006, Sample Residue Release" and revised the policy to add greater clarity. The revised policy is effective today...

On June 1, 2021, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will implement the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) decision to lower the thresholds for total carbon dioxide (TCO2).

The CPMA has reviewed its document, CPMA Policy Paper P-006, Sample Residue Release and revised the policy to add greater clarity.

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has provided a list of recommendations to assist horsepeople and minimize the risk of positive tests in their racehorses.

On Monday (March 8), the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) issued a release advising of changes to the retention area procedure effective next month at racetracks across the country.

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising veterinarians and racehorse trainers and owners that medroxyprogesterone is a prohibited substance in Canada because its use has been associated with...

On Monday, November 2, 2020, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) announced that, after consultation with its Drug Advisory Committee, the CPMA has officially added the drugs amlodipine, ciclesonide...

On Tuesday, October 6, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency released an update in regard to positive tests that were recently produced for capsaicin.

On Monday, July 27, 2020, the APHRC Commissioners met via conference call to review the capsaicin positives not only in the Atlantic provinces, but across Canada, as well.

On July 20, 2020, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued a Notice to Industry concerning a number of horses in Ontario who have received a positive test for capsaicin over the past...