The federal government is eliminating approximately 665 positions at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and closing or reducing operations at seven agricultural research… …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLayoffs
Union, farm groups say cuts at federal agriculture centres will set sector back
By Jeremy Simes The union representing workers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and some farming groups are firing back at Ottawa over abrupt… …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLayoffs
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces closure of research operations, job cuts
By Fakiha Baig Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it is closing seven of its research operations as part of the federal government’s efforts… …
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By Pratik Bhattarai | The Eastern Graphic A host of issues ranging from an aging demographic, inadequate rural transportation and technology are all… …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Canada, Ontario invest $20 million to help agribusinesses expand global sales
The federal and Ontario governments are investing up to $20 million to help farmers, food processors and agribusinesses expand sales of Ontario-grown… …
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CompensationFeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Minimum piece rates for farm hand-harvest workers rise 2.6 percent in B.C.
British Columbia’s minimum piece rates for workers who hand-harvest 15 specified farm crops will increase 2.6 percent on Dec. 31, 2025. The… …
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FeaturedImmigrationLabour Relations
UFCW calls for urgent reforms to protect migrant agricultural workers
UFCW Canada released its annual report on the status of migrant agricultural workers on Dec. 18, calling for immediate structural reforms to… …
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FeaturedImmigration
Migrant workers in Nova Scotia agriculture, seafood sectors lack basic protections, report finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWomen migrant workers in Nova Scotia’s agriculture and seafood processing industries face poor housing conditions, barriers to healthcare access, exploitative working conditions… …
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A new report says Nova Scotia is failing to adequately protect female migrant workers employed on farms and seafood plants in the …
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FeaturedLabour Shortages
Calgary investment fund backs agriculture hub to address labour shortage
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund will invest up to $2.75 million over five years to establish AgSphere, a hub designed to advance… …
