Hello Pat,
I know your question was months ago, but I was hoping we can still exchange some information. Since FDA recognized Canada's food safety system as similar or comparable to the US, Canadian producers have modified requirements. FDA states that importers have documentation on file showing that either:
1) Canadian Producers appear on a list, issued by CFIA, of facilities that are in good compliance, or
2) Canadian Producers have designations, issued by CFIA, as being in good compliance standing.
Based on this, I believe (not 100% sure because FDA doesn't have too much guidance out there), that Canadian suppliers should be good if they provide their last CFIA inspection audit showing that they didn't have any major non-conformance, and that they are in good compliance standing.
I don't have idea how frequent CFIA inspects food facilities in Canada. So, I don't know how easy could be to get those CFIA inspection reports. Besides CFIA inspection reports, are you aware of what Canadian producers have on file from CFIA that could show a good compliance standing?
Thank you so much!
Silvia