The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund will invest up to $2.75 million over five years to establish AgSphere, a hub designed to advance …
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By Emily Baron Cadloff Canadian farmers plan to lobby the federal government to implement a guaranteed annual income and a cap on the …
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FeaturedImmigration
Federal Court quashes farm worker permit denial over unsupported family ties claim
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Federal Court has overturned a work permit denial after finding an immigration officer made unfounded assumptions about an applicant’s family connections …
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By Susanna Klassen, University of Victoria and Hannah Wittman, University of British Columbia Canada’s ongoing trade dispute with the United States has …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsHR News
Federal budget allocates $25 billion to support tariff-affected industries, workers
The federal government announced over $25 billion in supports for workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions, with an …
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By J.P. Antonacci | The Hamilton Spectator With Jamaica’s airports still closed in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, hundreds of Jamaican farm workers …
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FeaturedImmigrationLabour Shortages
Temporary foreign workers are crucial to agri-food industry, says OFA
By Ethan Braund | Woolwich Observer The agriculture industry is currently facing a major labour shortage problem, and temporary foreign workers (TFW) are …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Highline Produce fined $115,000 after mushroom worker critically injured in Kingsville, Ont.
A Leamington-based mushroom producer has been fined $115,000 after a worker was critically injured at its Kingsville facility, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, …
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By Pam Wright | Chatham Voice Gabriel Allahdua had high expectations when he came to Canada to work in a Leamington, Ont., greenhouse …
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By Nathan Reiter | Lethbridge Herald The National Farmer’s Union (NFU) is wanting to put a stop to Bill C-2 which is currently …


