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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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...
FPT Agriculture Ministers committed to improving national BRM programs
Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Agriculture Ministers recently met in Vancouver, B.C., on July 18-20 to discuss a number of agricultural issues, including the results of the Business Risk Management (BRM) review that took place over the past year. The...
Le CCH aborde la question de la tarification du carbone lors d’une présentation devant le Comité sénatorial permanent de l’agriculture et des forêts
Le 10 mai 2018, le CCH a comparu devant le Comité sénatorial permanent de l’agriculture et des forêts (AGFO) dans le but de discuter de la Partie 5 du projet de loi C-74 (un projet de loi qui vise à adopter formellement certains éléments du Budget 2018) qui concerne...
Semaine de rencontres de haut niveau pour aborder la crise de la main-d’œuvre
Au cours de la semaine dernière, le CCH a participé à de nombreuses rencontres de haut niveau avec des ministres du Cabinet et leur personnel pour discuter des problèmes urgents qui ont trait à la main-d’œuvre. Mardi 1er mai : Brian Gilroy, président du CCH; Beth...
La participation du CCH à l’AGA de la BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association révèle que le problème de la main-d’œuvre est une préoccupation clé
Rebecca Lee, la directrice générale du CCH a fourni une mise à jour en personne aux membres de la BC Greenhouse Growers’ Association au cours de son AGA le 20 avril. La présentation a été très bien accueillie et plusieurs participants ont exprimé leur appréciation de...