Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Our Statement

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment that values the contributions of all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, or other aspects of identity. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure that our organization and the industry we represent are inclusive and accessible to all.

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Virus Threat – Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)

There is a new virus threat that has brought concerns to tomato and pepper growers in Canada. The Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) was first detected in 2014 and since then, more recent detections have occurred in Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Israel,...

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Restriction of Neonicotinoid Uses to Take Effect in 2021

Late last week, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), a division of Health Canada, released its final decisions on the pollinator re-evaluations of three neonicotinoid insecticides: clothianidin (Clutch), imidacloprid (Admire), and thiamethoxam (Cruiser,...

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Meet the International Workers: Gary Dickson

Meet Gary Dickson. He’s originally from Trinidad and Tobago. 21 years ago, Marshall Schuyler, from Norfolk County, ON, recruited him to work on his farm. The opportunity changed his life. With the money he made as an international farm worker, Gary put his two kids...

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Rencontrer des travailleurs internationaux: Ronald (Dole) Lakhan

Ronald vient de Trinité-et-Tobago. Chaque été, depuis 14 ans, il revient à Simcoe, ON, pour travailler à la Schuyler Farm. Depuis que son grand-père est décédé, il envoie de l’argent à la maison à son père et à sa sœur. Grâce à cet argent, ils se sont construits une...

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Rencontrer des travailleurs internationaux: Moses et Margarito

Ces frères ont un récit « fabriqué au Canada » qui se termine bien. Moses avait un emploi comme travailleur étranger temporaire à Kelowna lorsqu’il a abordé Nirmal Dhaliwal pour obtenir un autre travail. Il connaissait certains travailleurs de l’exploitation de...

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