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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PMRA proposes continued sale of acephate products

Following an evaluation of available scientific information, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has determined that properly labelled products containing acephate do not pose unacceptable risk to human health nor to the environment. As such, the...

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CHC welcomes two new managers

The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) is pleased to welcome two new managers to its team. Nancy Baker, CHC’s new Manager of Policy Research and Development, has an extensive professional background that includes public policy development, analysis, research,...

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Confirmation de la présence de la mouche de la cerise en Ontario

L’ACIA (Patricia McAllister) a informé le CCH que la présence de la mouche de la cerise (Rhagoletis cerasi) a été détectée en Ontario. Ce ravageur ne s’était pas encore introduit en Amérique du Nord. Les cerisiers et les chèvrefeuilles envahissants (espèces Lonicera)...

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Le point sur la réévaluation du captane

Le 29 juillet 2016, le Comité consultatif sur la phytoprotection du CCH a soumis une réponse dans le cadre du projet de décision de réévaluation du captane (PRVD2016-13) de l’Agence de réglementation de la lutte antiparasitaire (ARLA). Cette réponse s’appuie sur les...

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