by Ashley Peyrard | Jul 23, 2019 | Labour campaign, News
We have just published the latest video in our Heartbeat international farm workers awareness campaign: “Reuniting Families.” Throughout the years, Valentine showed leadership and made Canada his home. He took pride in his day-to-day tasks...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jul 18, 2019 | News
Canada should expand the value-added food sector by improving regulations to allow for the expansion of international trade of processed food products, investing in innovation, and reducing the barriers to growth inside its borders, the Senate Committee on Agriculture...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jul 18, 2019 | News
In response to a request from the European Commission, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) are proposing to recognize 22 European Union (EU) Member States...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jul 17, 2019 | News
Fruit Logistica is the world largest fresh produce trade show, attracting over 78,000 visitors from over 130 countries around the world. The 2020 show marks the fourth consecutive year for the official Canada Pavilion, which has grown to include provincial ministries...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jul 17, 2019 | News
The Standing Committee on Finance has launched its Pre-Budget Consultations in advance of the 2020 budget. Written submissions of no more than 2,000 words, based on the following template, can be submitted to the Committee until Friday, August 2, 2019,...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jul 17, 2019 | News
CFIA has released a new pest fact sheet on tomato brown rugose fruit virus. If you think you have found tomato brown rugose fruit virus, or if you have questions about the virus, contact your local CFIA office. Learn more: Tomato brown rugose fruit...