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Oct 09

2026 Annual Producer Meeting: Report to Producers Now Available

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The 2026 Annual Producer Meeting will take place via Zoom on Thursday, October 15, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The 2026 Report to Producers is now available, covering program updates…

Oct 08

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William Robert “Bob” McMullen

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Robert “Bob” McMullen Robert “Bob” McMullen October 13, 1946 – October 4, 2026 Robert “Bob” McMullen passed away at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto from complications of lymphoma and brain…

Oct 06

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Food Terminal Fund and Food Hub Program opening soon

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The Food-Link Fund will invest in food terminals and food hubs to strengthen competition and improve Canada’s food distribution network by investing in critical infrastructure that will help food move…

Sep 11

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PM Announces Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada's first National Food Security Strategy at the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto on June 11, 2026. The $3.2 billion, 10-year plan aims to help…

Sep 02

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In Memoriam: Peggy Hamilton

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CFIG Chair Brian Bradley announced with sadness the news of fellow Board member, Jim Hamilton’s mother, Peggy’s, passing September 2, 2026, at the age of 92. Peggy was a dedicated…

Jul 24

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CFIA Announces Fall 2026 Import Control Measures for California Romaine Lettuce

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued an Industry Notice through MyCFIA to Safe Food for Canadians licence holders outlining import control measures for romaine lettuce originating from California…

Jul 14

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Notice – Canadian Beef Class Actions/ Avis – Actions Collectives concernant le boeuf canadien

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We are Verita Global the Settlement Administrator appointed by the Courts in the Canadian Beef Class Action. One of our roles as Settlement Administrator in the matter is to coordinate…

Jun 16

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OGSCC Spring Report 2026

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The OGSCC has launched its first public report, please see below the links to both the English and the French version of our recent news release: English: OGSCC Releases Spring…

Jun 16

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Competition Bureau to examine competition across Canada’s food supply chain

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https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2026/06/competition-bureau-to-examine-competition-across-canadas-food-supply-chain.html News release From harvest to store shelf: Examination will look for competition factors affecting food affordability June 16, 2026 – GATINEAU (Québec), Competition Bureau Today, the Competition Bureau announced…

Jun 12

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Canada’s National Food Security Strategy

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Yesterday, CFIG joined Prime Minister Carney and other industry stakeholders at the Ontario Food Terminal for the Government’s announcement regarding Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy. A copy of the…

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2026 Annual Producer Meeting: Report to Producers Now Available

William Robert “Bob” McMullen

Food Terminal Fund and Food Hub Program opening soon

PM Announces Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy

In Memoriam: Peggy Hamilton

CFIA Announces Fall 2026 Import Control Measures for California Romaine Lettuce

Notice – Canadian Beef Class Actions/ Avis – Actions Collectives concernant le boeuf canadien

OGSCC Spring Report 2026

Competition Bureau to examine competition across Canada’s food supply chain

Canada’s National Food Security Strategy

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