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Oct 30

Settlement of Class Action for Farmed Atlantic Salmon

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FINAL - Salmon Long Notice FR2023-10-17(7344599.4)Download 2023 10 17 - Notice of Cert Settlement Approval Hearing - FINAL(7334050.3)(7346523.2)Download We are counsel to the plaintiffs in a class action alleging price-fixing…

Oct 30

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Government of Canada’s Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations

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Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations - Overview From June 20, 2023, the manufacture and import for sale in Canada of ring carriers, as defined in the Regulations, will be prohibited. For more…

Oct 26

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In Memoriam: Ingrid Willemsen

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved daughter, sister, friend, mother and wife, Ingrid. She departed this world far too soon, leaving a profound…

Oct 22

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Independent grocers call for milk price pause amid pressure to keep food costs down

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Canadian Press story: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/independent-grocers-call-milk-price-162944837.html#:~:text=The%20Canadian%20Press-,Independent%20grocers%20call%20for%20milk%20price%20pause,to%20keep%20food%20costs%20down&text=The%20Canadian%20Federation%20of%20Independent,to%20keep%20food%20prices%20down. The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers is calling on the Crown corporation that manages dairy supply and pricing to hit pause on any further increases to…

Oct 15

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DFC Statement on Farmgate Milk Pricing

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https://dairyfarmersofcanada.ca/en/dfc-statement-farmgate-milk-pricing

Oct 07

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Food Storage, Distribution and Retail Program supports food system partnerships in B.C.

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The Food Storage, Distribution and Retail Program supports food system partnerships in BC to advance practices, processes, infrastructure, and collaborations that will strengthen and streamline food system logistics, storage, and…

Oct 04

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2023 Life Members, Spirit of the Independent Announced

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Dan Bregg, Chair of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Thomas Shurrie, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to announce: Christy McMullen of Summerhill…

Oct 03

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Caffeinated energy drinks – Important information about your regulatory responsibilities

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently issued numerous recall warnings about various brands of caffeinated energy drinks (CED). Health Canada has issued a public advisory to inform the public about…

Aug 28

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