Land Acknowledgement
Our Land Acknowledgement Statement
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) acknowledges that we work on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. We are grateful for the longstanding presence of the Anishinaabe people on these lands, and we recognize their cultural, historical, and ongoing connections to this territory. We also acknowledge the diverse Indigenous Peoples and Nations who have stewarded the lands where Canadian fruits and vegetables flourish. Their stewardship and care have sustained the lands, waters, and resources for countless generations.
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CHC Premieres New Documentary to Honour International Farm Workers
On March 20th, CHC showcased a new documentary to honour international farm workers at a premier held at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum’s Learning Centre in Ottawa. The screening of ‘Heartbeat – A Celebration of International Farm Workers’, was attended by...
Federal Budget 2019
The 2019 federal budget was tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday, March 19th. CHC is pleased to see that many of our recommendations were included and applauds the government for a number of proposed measures that will help drive the growth of the horticulture...
Meet the International Workers: Lester Cruz Cueto
Lester is a long-time international farm worker, in fact he’s been coming to Canada for more than 18 years. He originally hails from Arriaga, Chiapas, in southern Mexico. “I am very happy to be working here," he says. “It has been good for me and more importantly it...
Nouvelle vidéo : Les femmes sont des membres importants de l’équipe
Nous venons de publier notre septième vidéo dans notre campagne de sensibilisation à la main-d’œuvre. Visionner la vidéo Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Description de la vidéo Ces femmes sont incroyables. Le sacrifice qu’elles font de s’éloigner de leurs familles...
Le CCH félicite le gouvernement pour sa reconnaissance de l’importance des fruits et des légumes dans le nouveau Guide alimentaire canadien
En tant que porte-parole des producteurs canadiens de fruits et de légumes, nous sommes extrêmement ravis que le nouveau Guide alimentaire canadien adresse désormais un message aussi clair aux Canadiens : les légumes et les fruits devraient occuper la moitié de votre...
Nouvelle vidéo : Amis
Nous venons de publier notre sixième vidéo dans notre campagne de sensibilisation à la main-d’œuvre. Visionner la vidéo Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Description de la vidéo Nos travailleurs agricoles internationaux sont peut-être loin de leurs foyers, mais ils...