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Apr 06

Petition Campaign from the Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals

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There is a petition campaign going on right now from the Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals, targeting grocery companies to make commitments regarding their chicken supply. Please see the letter.…

Apr 05

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AI Movement Control Permissions in Ontario

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The memo outlines what people shipping poultry and egg products in, out and through Primary Control Zones in Ontario need to know. In essence, general permits are required to move…

Apr 05

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Ontario announces minimum wage will increase on October 1, 2022

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Good afternoon, On October 1, 2022, the minimum wage rates in Ontario will increase. To view the new rates, visit Ontario.ca/minimumwage. To stay updated on Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development…

Apr 04

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Letter from the Honourable Lisa Thompson, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

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I am pleased to let you know that Regulation 872 of the Ontario Food Terminal Act has been updated with two new regulations. These changes support the expanded definition of…

Apr 01

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – Letter from CPEPC

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Please find letter from CPEPC in both official languages concerning the recent avian influenza cases declared in Ontario. CPEPC-Letter-to-CFIG-Avian-Influenza-March-2022Download CPEPC-Letter-to-CFIG-Avian-Influenza-March-2022-FRDownload

Mar 28

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Feed BC Directory: B.C. products for food service, retail and wholesale

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The new Feed BC Directory is live! Please share the info below with your networks, including possible content for social media. Retailers can search for BC products that meet their…

Mar 11

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Deadline approaching for expressions of interest

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In January 2022, Environment and Climate Change Canada launched an open call for Expressions of Interest under the Low Carbon Economy Fund’s Champions stream. This new opportunity will provide over…

Mar 04

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Register

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Register now for the upcoming Grocery & Specialty Food West 2022! Two days of networking, connections and education will take place April 25 & 26 at the Vancouver Convention Centre…

Mar 03

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New Canada Digital Adoption Program / Nouveau Programme canadien d’adoption du numérique

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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the launch of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), to help Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses grow their online presence and upgrade or…

Feb 28

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Milk Container Recycling in British Columbia

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In BC, retailers are required to accept them back at retail, although there are limitations on the quantities accepted. Return-It is strongly encouraging consumers to return the containers to Return-It…

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Petition Campaign from the Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals

AI Movement Control Permissions in Ontario

Ontario announces minimum wage will increase on October 1, 2022

Letter from the Honourable Lisa Thompson, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – Letter from CPEPC

Feed BC Directory: B.C. products for food service, retail and wholesale

Deadline approaching for expressions of interest

Register

New Canada Digital Adoption Program / Nouveau Programme canadien d’adoption du numérique

Milk Container Recycling in British Columbia

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