Issues impacting our sector
Learn about the issues impacting Canada's fruit and vegetable sector and the changes we are advocating for.
Projects and programs
Find out what research projects we are currently managing and what funding opportunities are available.
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International farm workers
Learn about the important people who come to Canada to work every year. Without them, there would be no Canadian fruit and vegetable production.
Latest news
Program participants who currently use SGS Canada as the certification body for their CanadaGAP audits and self-assessment reviews must choose a new certification body as soon as possible. Acting quickly will ensure that your upcoming audit or self-assessment review can be completed at the appropriate time and prevent interruptions to your certification cycle. No further…
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The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Committee on Organic Agriculture, or “Technical Committee” (TC) met in Ottawa, March 19-21, 2019 as part of its regular 5-year, cyclical review of the Canadian Organic Standards (COS). CHC continues to participate in several Task Force and Working Groups, organized by the Organic Federation of Canada (OFC), which have…
Read MoreWithout international farm workers, there would be no Canadian fruit and vegetable production.
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"BC Blueberry growers are extremely thankful for the hard work and support of CHC and everyone that was involved in this push for the BC Blueberry industry.
The government was very receptive to moving the start and end dates for the emergency registration and we were able to cover the majority of our season."
Jason Smith, Chair, BC Blueberry Council
