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Oct 29

2026 Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards

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TORONTO—October 28, 2026… The Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards Ceremony was presented tonight in Toronto, in front of a gala audience of over 500 leading grocers, suppliers, and…

Oct 27

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2026 Master Merchandiser Awards Winners Announced

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OCTOBER 27, 2026, TORONTO - Awards for the best merchandising displays in Canadian grocery were presented at Grocery Innovations Canada’s Merchandising Excellence Awards Event on October 27. The Canadian Federation…

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…

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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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…

Mar 23

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Please take a moment to read the messages from your three candidates. CFIG would also like to thank these individuals for putting their names forward, reflecting their desire to ensure…

Jan 14

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Life Members Announced

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Toronto - January 14, 2026 .... Brian Bradley, Chair of Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG), Ron Welke, President and CEO, and the CFIG Board of Directors are pleased to…

Oct 23

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IGYA 2025 Winners Announced

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TORONTO—October 29, 2025… The Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards Ceremony was presented tonight in Toronto, in front of a gala audience of over 500 leading grocers, suppliers, and…

Aug 26

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Certified Canadian Beef Training Program (CCBTP) FOR Retail

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For more information please email: ccbtp@canadabeef.ca

Press Releases

2026 Canadian Independent Grocer of the Year Awards

2026 Master Merchandiser Awards Winners Announced

PM Announces Canada’s first National Food Security Strategy

CFIA Announces Fall 2026 Import Control Measures for California Romaine Lettuce

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

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

Life Members Announced

IGYA 2025 Winners Announced

Certified Canadian Beef Training Program (CCBTP) FOR Retail

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