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-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....
Labour awareness section launched on website
CHC recently published a series of labour-focused web pages on its website, as part of a comprehensive public relations strategy focused on Canada’s international farm workers. What information is included The following content has been researched, cited and presented...
Mise à jour sur la campagne sur la main-d’œuvre – Hyperactive fait des tournages à 3 exploitations agricoles dans le sud de l’Ontario
Suivi du tournage vidéo sur les travailleurs agricoles internationaux : La semaine dernière, Hyperactive a interviewé des travailleurs et des agriculteurs à trois exploitations agricoles dans le sud de l’Ontario à Wilmot Orchards, à Lingwood Farms et à Schuyler...
Bande dessinée du jeu de la ferme
Les exploitants agricoles canadiens vivent une pression de plus en plus vive à cause des règlements gouvernementaux en changement et de la concurrence des producteurs des États-Unis et du Mexique. Ironiquement, le gouvernement fédéral veut faire augmenter les...
Tournage vidéo aux serres de SunTech Greenhouses
Mercredi, le 9 mai, le CCH et Hyperactive ont entrepris une production sur la Campagne de sensibilisation aux travailleurs agricoles étrangers en tournant des images aux serres de SunTech Greenhouses, près d’Ottawa. Les propriétaires, M. Bob Mitchell et sa conjointe,...