Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2020 Budget

The Standing Committee on Finance has launched its Pre-Budget Consultations in advance of the 2020 budget. Written submissions of no more than 2,000 words, based on the following template, can be submitted to the Committee until Friday, August 2, 2019,...

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Pest fact sheet on Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus

CFIA has released a new pest fact sheet on tomato brown rugose fruit virus. If you think you have found tomato brown rugose fruit virus, or if you have questions about the virus, contact your local CFIA office. Learn more: Tomato brown rugose fruit virus.

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CHC Board of Directors 2019 Summer Tour

The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC)’s Board of Directors recently hosted their annual summer tour, this year visiting the Toronto and Niagara region of Ontario. The tour group was a cross section of industry and representatives from the Canadian Federation of...

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New Video: For my Son

We have just published the latest video in our Heartbeat international farm workers awareness campaign: "For my son."  Meet Kevin: His son has sickle cell anemia which requires costly medication monthly and travel to far towns to receive the treatment...

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New Video: For My Community

We have just published the latest video in our Heartbeat international farm workers awareness campaign: "For my community."  Did you know that the equivalent of one Canadian paycheck is equal to 8.5 pay checks in Jamaica (and many surrounding...

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New Video: The Unshakable Bond

We have just published the latest video in our Heartbeat international farm workers awareness campaign: "An Unshakable Bond."  The bond between farmers and international farm workers relies on a sense of mutual trust and respect. Together, they take the time to get to...

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AAC annonce un investissement fédéral s’élevant jusqu’à 11,5 millions de dollars pour la Grappe agro-scientifique pour l’horticulture du Partenariat canadien pour l’agriculture

L’honorable Lawrence MacAulay, ministre des Anciens Combattants et ministre associé de la Défense nationale a assisté à l’AGA au nom de Marie-Claude Bibeau, ministre de l’Agriculture et de l’Agroalimentaire, pour annoncer le versement d’un investissement fédéral...

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