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Apr 05

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

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs

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 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

By admin Industry Affairs, Policy Agenda

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…

Feb 14

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Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17

By admin Advocacy, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

TORONTO — With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing…

Feb 10

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Registration now open CPMA 2022 Convention and Trade Show

By admin Advocacy, Events, Industry Affairs, News, Policy Agenda

Early bird registration and hotel booking for the 2022 CPMA Convention and Trade Show are underway! CPMA’s Annual Trade Show is Canada’s largest event dedicated to the produce industry. This year’s show will…

Feb 09

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Flow of plastic packaging in business-to-business operations

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An email was sent out on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022 regarding a request for your organization’s members’ participation in a national study entitled “Flow of plastic packaging in Business-to-business operations:…

Advocacy

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

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

Milk Container Recycling in British Columbia

Ontario Moving to Next Phase of Reopening on February 17

Registration now open CPMA 2022 Convention and Trade Show

Flow of plastic packaging in business-to-business operations

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