FVGC News

Keep current with FVGC news as we sow seeds of change in the fresh produce industry.

Federal Budget 2019

The 2019 federal budget was tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday, March 19th. CHC is pleased to see that many of our recommendations were included and applauds the government for a number of proposed measures that will help drive the growth of the horticulture...

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Meet the International Workers: Lester Cruz Cueto

Lester is a long-time international farm worker, in fact he’s been coming to Canada for more than 18 years. He originally hails from Arriaga, Chiapas, in southern Mexico. “I am very happy to be working here," he says. “It has been good for me and more importantly it...

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Meet the International Workers: Ronald (Dole) Lakhan

Ronald is from Trinidad and Tobago. For the past 14 years – every summer – he has been coming back to Simcoe, ON, to work on the Schuyler Farm. Since his grandpa passed away, he has been sending money back home to his dad and sister. Thanks to this money, they...

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Meet the International Workers: Moses & Margarito

Moses and Margarito are two brothers who now work together on the same farm. However, this hasn't always been possible. You see, Margarito cannot speak or hear. On a farm where teamwork and communication are so important, such a disability could be a show-stopper....

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UofG internship pilot program seeks agri-food employers

Are you an employer in the Food and Agriculture sector? Become an industry partner with the University of Guelph! The Flexible Internship Program is an innovative pilot program, which is comprised of an upper-year university credit course designed to teach job...

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Prime Minister appoints new CFIA President

Dr. Siddika Mithani has been appointed President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, effective February 27, 2019. CHC works closely with the CFIA on a number of issues, including the Canadian Plant Health Council, the Plant Health Network, food safety (including...

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New video: An essential workforce

We have just published our eighth video in our awareness campaign in celebration of international farm workers. View video Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Video description An apple grower from B.C. talks about how important his workers are to him. He has developed...

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Rencontrer des travailleurs internationaux: Felix Guzman Acosta

Pour Felix, le travail agricole international au Canada a été une expérience qui a changé la vie de toute sa famille. Il vient au Canada depuis 28 ans; les 14 dernières années, il les a passées à Leamington, Ontario. « J’ai travaillé avec plusieurs différentes...

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Nouvelle vidéo : Amis

Nous venons de publier notre sixième vidéo dans notre campagne de sensibilisation à la main-d’œuvre. Visionner la vidéo Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Description de la vidéo Nos travailleurs agricoles internationaux sont peut-être loin de leurs foyers, mais ils...

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