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CPMA Recommendations On Reducing The Risk Of A Positive Test

As the 2022 racing season is gearing up, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding trainers, owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders of the following recommendations to assist them in m...

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Implementation Of New CPMA Elimination Guidelines Delayed

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...

Sample Residue Release Policy Revised

October 04, 2021

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...

AGCO To Lower TCO2 Thresholds

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).

CPMA Announces Policy Revision

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

Change To Retention Area Procedures

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.

CPMA Advisory On Medroxyprogesterone

December 01, 2020

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...

Changes To Elimination Guidelines

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) has announced that, effective immediately, its Elimination Guidelines have been updated and will now be ONLY AVAILABLE online. The CPMA has also adjusted its gui...

CPMA Update On Cobalt

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) would like to provide the Canadian horse racing industry with an update on cobalt testing since it was transferred from the provincial racing commissions in Apri...

CPMA Memo On Glaucine

On Thursday, July 6, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency issued a memo to the industry stating that although glaucine continues to be classified as prohibited substance under the Pari-Mutuel Betting Super...

Retention-Area Towel Pilot Approved

On Thursday, June 15, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency issued a memo to horsepeople competing on the Woodbine Entertainment Group circuit stating that a proposed pilot project in regard to the stocking...

AGCO Update On Cobalt Testing

On Thursday, April 27, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sent out an informational bulletin in regard to cobalt testing.

Additional Info On Cobalt Thresholds

Further to the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s (CPMA) Industry Notice dated April 6, 2017, regarding the implementation of CPMA cobalt testing effective May 1, 2017, the CPMA has received questions abou...