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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Government officials tour SAWP farms

Representatives from four different government departments and departmental organizations recently made the trip to Norfolk County, known as “Ontario’s garden”, to observe the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) in action. Officials from Employment and Social...

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CFIA launches new DNA-based projects to boost fruit plant trade

On August 15, Lawrence MacAulay announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will lead two projects worth $500,000 that use new DNA-based technologies to reduce the quarantine testing time, protect Canada’s fruit industry from viruses, and boost trade and...

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Troisième Sommet mondial sur les usages mineurs

Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, en partenariat avec le projet USDA IR-4 et le Département américain de l'Agriculture (USDA), Bureau des affaires agricoles à l'étranger, accueillera le Troisième Sommet mondial sur les usages mineurs, du 1er au 4 octobre 2017 à...

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Consultation : Stratégie en matière de saine alimentation

Santé Canada sollicite des commentaires sur deux éléments de la Stratégie en matière de saine alimentation. Les producteurs de fruits et de légumes sont encouragés à fournir des commentaires, car ceux-ci seront utilisés pour aider à façonner les propositions futures...

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