by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 24, 2018 | News
This article has been edited to provide increased clarity following further analysis of the new legislation. On behalf of fruit and vegetable growers across the country, the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)...
by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 12, 2018 | News
Collaboration between Canadian governments, industry, academia and other partners in plant health is essential to protect our resources from new and emerging risks, drive innovation and ensure that Canadian industry remains competitive and sustainable. Plant health...
by Ashley Peyrard | Sep 12, 2018 | News
On September 1, 2018, the Government launched 45-day public consultations on a possible ASEAN-Canada FTA. The main objective of the consultation is to hear from a broad range of partners, stakeholders and individual Canadians to help define Canada’s interests in a...
by Ashley Peyrard | Sep 12, 2018 | News
On March 29, 2017, the United Kingdom (UK) invoked Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and notified the European Council of its intention to withdraw from the European Union on March 30, 2019. This withdrawal from the European Union (EU) is also known as “Brexit”. Canada...
by Ashley Peyrard | Aug 8, 2018 | News
Minister Han, of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), is coming to Ottawa with a trade delegation of agricultural companies interested in sourcing Canadian products for the Chinese market (see preliminary list of Chinese companies). Where:...
by Ashley Peyrard | Aug 7, 2018 | News
On February 25, 2016, the Prime Minister announced a new process for Governor in Council appointments. This new process supports an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process focused on identifying high-quality candidates who demonstrate Canada’s diversity....
