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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Canada’s continued trade relationship with the United Kingdom post-Brexit
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...
Canada-China Agricultural Trade Forum – Ottawa, September 12
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:...
Appointment opportunity: Director, Farm Credit Canada
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....
Ken Forth recevra un doctorat honorifique de l’Université de Guelph
Ken Forth, un producteur de brocoli de la région de Hamilton et président du Comité du commerce et du marketing du Conseil canadien de l’horticulture, recevra sous peu un doctorat honorifique en droit de l’Université de Guelph. Selon Franco J. Vaccarino, président et...
Inscrivez la date à votre calendrier! Réunions de la Moisson d’automne sur la Colline du Parlement
Joignez-vous au Conseil canadien de l’horticulture (CCH), à l’Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL) et à d’autres producteurs et représentants de l’industrie à Ottawa pour faire du lobbying auprès du gouvernement dans le but de...
Des fonds sont disponibles afin d’améliorer l’accessibilité et la sécurité dans votre milieu de travail
Nous souhaitons vous informer d’une possibilité de financement en cours sous le Fonds pour l’accessibilité (FA) du gouvernement du Canada. Votre entreprise ou organisme pourrait recevoir une subvention pouvant atteindre 100 000 dollars par l’entremise du FA afin...