Robert Arnason
Are temporary foreign workers at risk?
UN representative has urged authorities to do more to protect workers and help them become permanent residents of Canada
Temporary foreign workers at risk for ‘slavery’ in Canada: UN rep
Envoy should do 'his homework,' says agri-food labour expert
Ottawa eases foreign worker paperwork for 'trusted employers'
Feds extending validity of Labour Market Impact Assessment for certain companies
Canada expects Britain to ‘uphold’ CPTPP standards
The federal government expects the United Kingdom to comply with the rules of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. That includes regulations around the import...
Canadian meat industry angling to exclude U.K. from free trade bloc
The Canadian Pork Council, the Canadian Cattle Association and the Canadian Meat Council strongly oppose Britain joining the CPTPP
Feds to change pesticide oversight
In the past, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency was responsible for pesticide regulation in Canada. But the federal press release, from yesterday, suggests that the environment...
How nanoparticle structures could help agriculture
Researchers are working to develop the “next generation” of insecticides that delivers active ingredients directly to pests
UPDATED: Nature’s Path walks away from organic farm
Vancouver food manufacturer recently liquidated remaining farm assets after stopping crop production last fall