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Joint Statement by Farming and Processing Associations

Arbitrary Fees Imposed by Large Grocery Retailers Will Cost Canadian Consumers and Impact Canada’s Food Security (Ottawa) August 6th, 2020 - The latest round of fees introduced by large grocery retailers on their suppliers has attracted coverage in the news media over...

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COVID-19 information centre

Along with our industry partners we continue to work on next steps with the respective government departments, namely Agriculture and Agri-Food, Employment and Social Development, and Immigration to ensure that not only public health, but food security, food supply...

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New Industry SFCR Guidance Documents

On January 15, 2019, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) came into force along with the Safe Food for Canadians Act. While some requirements were to be met immediately, others, such as preventive controls plans (PCP) and traceability requirements for fresh...

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2020 AGM Recap

The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) held its 2020 Annual General Meeting from March 10 to 12 at the Westin Ottawa. Our 2020 AGM theme was Healthy Plants, Healthy People. More than 150 delegates and observers came together in Ottawa to discuss policy issues and to hear presentations from government and industry representatives.

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CHC congratulates re-appointed and newly-appointed ministers

On behalf of fruit and vegetable farmers across Canada, CHC is please to congratulate all ministers appointed to federal Cabinet on November 20, 2019, specifically the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, re-appointed to her role as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food...

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Nouvelle vidéo : Rétablissement des liens familiaux

We have just published the latest video in our Heartbeat international farm workers awareness campaign: "Rétablissement de liens familiaux"  Au fil des ans, Valentine a fait preuve de leadership et a fait du Canada son pays. Il était fier de sa vie et...

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Conseil d’administration du CCH 2019 Tournée estivale

Le conseil d’administration du Conseil canadien de l’horticulture (CCH) a organisé récemment sa tournée estivale annuelle, visitant cette année les régions de Toronto et de Niagara en Ontario. La tournée de groupe était un échantillon représentatif de l’industrie et...

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Nouvelle vidéo : Pour mon fils

We have just published the latest video in our Heartbeat international farm workers awareness campaign: "Pour mon fils."  Rencontrez Kevin: Son fils souffre d'une anémie falciforme qui nécessite des médicaments coûteux par mois et des voyage vers les...

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Nouvelle vidéo : Pour ma communauté

Nous venons de publier la dernière vidéo de notre série Coup de coeur : « Pour ma communauté. » Saviez-vous que l'équivalent d'un salaire canadien a la valeur d’environs 8,5 fois sa valeur en Jamaïque (et dans de nombreux pays voisins)? Les travailleurs envoient...

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