Syndicat Agriculture Union
@agricultureunion.bsky.social
Our members are defenders of public health, and guardians of a secure food chain // Nos membres sont défenseurs de première ligne de la santé publique, et des gardiens d’une chaîne d’alimentation sécuritaire.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - A union representing inspectors at the CFIA is sounding the alarm over vulnerabilities in our food system following allegations that American farming giant Driscoll’s knowingly shipped millions of berries to Canada with pesticide levels far exceeding national legal limits.
CFIA employees say the Driscoll’s Berry Scandal Reveals Gaps in our own Food Safety System - Syndicat Agriculture Union
Ottawa, October 7, 2026 - A union representing inspectors at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is sounding the alarm over vulnerabilities in our food system following allegations that America...
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October 7, 2026 at 2:26 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - A union representing inspectors at the CFIA is sounding the alarm over vulnerabilities in our food system following allegations that American farming giant Driscoll’s knowingly shipped millions of berries to Canada with pesticide levels far exceeding national legal limits.
Le Syndicat de l'Agriculture sonne l'alarme quant aux vulnérabilités de notre système alimentaire, à la suite d’allégations selon lesquelles Driscoll’s aurait sciemment expédié au Canada des millions de baies dont les teneurs en pesticides dépassaient largement les limites légales nationales.
Les employés de l’ACIA affirment que le scandale chez Driscoll’s met en lumière des lacunes dans notre propre système de sécurité alimentaire - Syndicat Agriculture Union
Ottawa, le 7 octobre 2026 – Un syndicat représentant les inspecteurs et inspectrices de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (ACIA) tire la sonnette d’alarme quant aux vulnérabilités de notre...
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October 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Le Syndicat de l'Agriculture sonne l'alarme quant aux vulnérabilités de notre système alimentaire, à la suite d’allégations selon lesquelles Driscoll’s aurait sciemment expédié au Canada des millions de baies dont les teneurs en pesticides dépassaient largement les limites légales nationales.
Nous souhaitons une bonne Journée mondiale des enseignant-e-s à tous nos membres à l'École de la fonction publique du Canada, la Commission de la fonction publique et le ministère de la Défense nationale.
🍎Découvrez notre déclaration ici: www.syndicatagr.com/le-syndicat-...
🍎Découvrez notre déclaration ici: www.syndicatagr.com/le-syndicat-...
October 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Nous souhaitons une bonne Journée mondiale des enseignant-e-s à tous nos membres à l'École de la fonction publique du Canada, la Commission de la fonction publique et le ministère de la Défense nationale.
🍎Découvrez notre déclaration ici: www.syndicatagr.com/le-syndicat-...
🍎Découvrez notre déclaration ici: www.syndicatagr.com/le-syndicat-...
Happy World Teachers Day to our members at the Canada School of Public Service, the Department of National Defence, and the Public Service Commission! Read our statement here: www.agrunion.com/agriculture-...
#WorldTeachersDay
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October 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Happy World Teachers Day to our members at the Canada School of Public Service, the Department of National Defence, and the Public Service Commission! Read our statement here: www.agrunion.com/agriculture-...
#WorldTeachersDay
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#WorldTeachersDay
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Le Syndicat de l’Agriculture représente les inspecteurs de l’ACIA chez Cargill, et nous exprimons toute notre solidarité et notre soutien à toutes les personnes qui ont souffert de l’éclosion de COVID-19 sur ce site.
Cargill : un rapport évoque la responsabilité de l’Alberta
Selon un rapport, l'Alberta a « manqué à ses obligations » envers les employés lors de la tragédie à l’usine de Cargill à Hay River durant la pandémie.
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October 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Le Syndicat de l’Agriculture représente les inspecteurs de l’ACIA chez Cargill, et nous exprimons toute notre solidarité et notre soutien à toutes les personnes qui ont souffert de l’éclosion de COVID-19 sur ce site.
The Agriculture Union represents CFIA inspectors at Cargill, and our solidarity and love go out to everyone who suffered through the COVID-19 outbreak there.
Employers and governments must do more to uphold worker safety.
We hope the Alberta gov't takes action on the findings of the report.
Employers and governments must do more to uphold worker safety.
We hope the Alberta gov't takes action on the findings of the report.
New report cites 'catastrophic failure' of government response to Cargill COVID-19 outbreak in 2020
New report describes "catastrophic failure" of the province to adequately protect Cargill workers during a massive COVID-19 outbreak in 2020
calgaryherald.com
October 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The Agriculture Union represents CFIA inspectors at Cargill, and our solidarity and love go out to everyone who suffered through the COVID-19 outbreak there.
Employers and governments must do more to uphold worker safety.
We hope the Alberta gov't takes action on the findings of the report.
Employers and governments must do more to uphold worker safety.
We hope the Alberta gov't takes action on the findings of the report.
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The act of hate and violence shown by white nationalist residential school denialists demonstrating on the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation is abhorrent, dangerous and unacceptable.
Read my full statement here:
Read my full statement here:
MP Leah Gazan Statement on the Denialist Attack at Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation
MP for Winnipeg Centre
www.leahgazan.ca
September 28, 2026 at 4:48 PM
The act of hate and violence shown by white nationalist residential school denialists demonstrating on the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation is abhorrent, dangerous and unacceptable.
Read my full statement here:
Read my full statement here:
As union members, we believe that fairness, respect, dignity, and equity are fundamental rights. These same values call on us to learn the truth about Canada’s history with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and to take meaningful action toward reconciliation.
Read our statement for #NDTR 👇
Read our statement for #NDTR 👇
Agriculture Union Statement for truth and reconciliation day 2026 - Syndicat Agriculture Union
On September 30th, we pause to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families, and ...
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September 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
As union members, we believe that fairness, respect, dignity, and equity are fundamental rights. These same values call on us to learn the truth about Canada’s history with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and to take meaningful action toward reconciliation.
Read our statement for #NDTR 👇
Read our statement for #NDTR 👇
En tant que syndicalistes, nous considérons que la justice, le respect, la dignité et l’équité sont des droits fondamentaux. Ces mêmes valeurs nous incitent à découvrir la vérité sur l’histoire du Canada avec les Premières Nations, les Inuits et les Métis.
Lire notre déclaration pour le 30 sept 👇
Lire notre déclaration pour le 30 sept 👇
Déclaration du Syndicat de l'Agriculture pour la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation - Syndicat Agriculture Union
Le 30 septembre, nous marquons la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation, une journée dédiée à rendre hommage aux enfants qui ne sont jamais rentrés chez eux après leur passage dans le...
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September 28, 2026 at 5:50 PM
En tant que syndicalistes, nous considérons que la justice, le respect, la dignité et l’équité sont des droits fondamentaux. Ces mêmes valeurs nous incitent à découvrir la vérité sur l’histoire du Canada avec les Premières Nations, les Inuits et les Métis.
Lire notre déclaration pour le 30 sept 👇
Lire notre déclaration pour le 30 sept 👇
The government closing CFIA quarantine stations in NFLD poses a huge threat to Atlantic farmers & Canada's $1.5 billion potato industry. That's why we're pushing to keep them open. Read/watch on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
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Food inspection agency phasing out vehicle-washing stations at N.L. Marine Atlantic terminals | CBC News
Vehicle washing stations at Marine Atlantic ports in Port aux Basques and Argentia are being phased out as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency cuts spending and adopts a new approach to preventing soi...
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September 25, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The government closing CFIA quarantine stations in NFLD poses a huge threat to Atlantic farmers & Canada's $1.5 billion potato industry. That's why we're pushing to keep them open. Read/watch on @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social
@psacatlantic.bsky.social @nlfl.bsky.social @psac-afpc.bsky.social
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Le gouvernement va de l’avant avec son projet de fermeture de sept stations de recherche agricole. Ces stations aident les agriculteurs à atténuer les répercussions des changements climatiques. Elles aident les agriculteurs canadiens à rester compétitifs. Et encore plus.
Le gouvernement fédéral défend la fermeture de 7 centres de recherche agricole
«Cette approche a été adoptée afin d’améliorer la rentabilité, tout en maintenant les investissements dans l’innovation qui renforcent le secteur agricole et agroalimentaire et contribuent à la croiss...
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September 24, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Le gouvernement va de l’avant avec son projet de fermeture de sept stations de recherche agricole. Ces stations aident les agriculteurs à atténuer les répercussions des changements climatiques. Elles aident les agriculteurs canadiens à rester compétitifs. Et encore plus.
The feds are moving forward with their plans to close 7 agricultural research stations. These stations help farmers mitigate the impacts of climate change. They help Canadian farmers stay competitive. And much more.
We believe there is still time for them to change course.
We believe there is still time for them to change course.
Federal government defends closure of seven research facilities
The federal government will not reverse a decision to close several agricultural research facilities across the country, a move the opposition Conservatives are calling a threat to Canada's food secur...
toronto.citynews.ca
September 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The feds are moving forward with their plans to close 7 agricultural research stations. These stations help farmers mitigate the impacts of climate change. They help Canadian farmers stay competitive. And much more.
We believe there is still time for them to change course.
We believe there is still time for them to change course.
By closing 7 agricultural research centres, the government is sacrificing long-term economic stability for short-term gains.
It is a foolish strategy. A parliamentary report acknowledged as much. Yet the government is ignoring its recommendations.
www.canadiancattlemen.ca/daily/govern...
It is a foolish strategy. A parliamentary report acknowledged as much. Yet the government is ignoring its recommendations.
www.canadiancattlemen.ca/daily/govern...
Government to go ahead with research centre cuts despite agriculture committee report - Canadian Cattlemen
The federal government will continue with its plan to close agricultural research centres and farms, according to its response to a report that recommended otherwise.
www.canadiancattlemen.ca
September 23, 2026 at 3:16 PM
By closing 7 agricultural research centres, the government is sacrificing long-term economic stability for short-term gains.
It is a foolish strategy. A parliamentary report acknowledged as much. Yet the government is ignoring its recommendations.
www.canadiancattlemen.ca/daily/govern...
It is a foolish strategy. A parliamentary report acknowledged as much. Yet the government is ignoring its recommendations.
www.canadiancattlemen.ca/daily/govern...
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The changes to the Canada Labour Code in this new bill are “without precedent in Canadian law and they’re without precedent even amongst our trading partners in the G7.”
“It provides the complete and unlimited discretion to the federal minister to decide who gets to go on strike and who does not.”
“It provides the complete and unlimited discretion to the federal minister to decide who gets to go on strike and who does not.”
September 22, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The changes to the Canada Labour Code in this new bill are “without precedent in Canadian law and they’re without precedent even amongst our trading partners in the G7.”
“It provides the complete and unlimited discretion to the federal minister to decide who gets to go on strike and who does not.”
“It provides the complete and unlimited discretion to the federal minister to decide who gets to go on strike and who does not.”
À l'approche de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation (30 sept), nous observons la Semaine de la vérité et de la réconciliation du 21-25 sept.
🪶Cliquez ici pour découvrir des ressources et événements dans tout le pays : trw-svr.nctr.ca/fr/accueil/
🪶Cliquez ici pour découvrir des ressources et événements dans tout le pays : trw-svr.nctr.ca/fr/accueil/
September 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
À l'approche de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation (30 sept), nous observons la Semaine de la vérité et de la réconciliation du 21-25 sept.
🪶Cliquez ici pour découvrir des ressources et événements dans tout le pays : trw-svr.nctr.ca/fr/accueil/
🪶Cliquez ici pour découvrir des ressources et événements dans tout le pays : trw-svr.nctr.ca/fr/accueil/
In the lead up to the National TRC Day (Sept 30), the Agriculture Union is marking Truth and Reconciliation Week from September 21-25.
🪶Have a look at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's website for educational resources & events happening across the country this week:
trw-svr.nctr.ca
🪶Have a look at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's website for educational resources & events happening across the country this week:
trw-svr.nctr.ca
September 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
In the lead up to the National TRC Day (Sept 30), the Agriculture Union is marking Truth and Reconciliation Week from September 21-25.
🪶Have a look at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's website for educational resources & events happening across the country this week:
trw-svr.nctr.ca
🪶Have a look at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation's website for educational resources & events happening across the country this week:
trw-svr.nctr.ca
Le gouvernement menace de fermer le seul labo d'allergènes alimentaires dans l'est du Canada. Sa fermeture serait une veritable catastrophe pour les 3 millions de Canadien-ne-s qui souffrent d'allergies alimentaires.
👉Lire l'analyse de notre Président: www.syndicatagr.com/labo-acia-lo...
👉Lire l'analyse de notre Président: www.syndicatagr.com/labo-acia-lo...
September 18, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Le gouvernement menace de fermer le seul labo d'allergènes alimentaires dans l'est du Canada. Sa fermeture serait une veritable catastrophe pour les 3 millions de Canadien-ne-s qui souffrent d'allergies alimentaires.
👉Lire l'analyse de notre Président: www.syndicatagr.com/labo-acia-lo...
👉Lire l'analyse de notre Président: www.syndicatagr.com/labo-acia-lo...
The Canadian government plans on shutting down the only food allergy testing lab in all of eastern Canada by March, 2028. The CFIA Longueuil lab is a lifeline for 3 million Canadians who live with food allergies.
👉Read the latest opinion piece from our President: www.agrunion.com/cfia-longueu...
👉Read the latest opinion piece from our President: www.agrunion.com/cfia-longueu...
September 18, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The Canadian government plans on shutting down the only food allergy testing lab in all of eastern Canada by March, 2028. The CFIA Longueuil lab is a lifeline for 3 million Canadians who live with food allergies.
👉Read the latest opinion piece from our President: www.agrunion.com/cfia-longueu...
👉Read the latest opinion piece from our President: www.agrunion.com/cfia-longueu...
Les membres de la section locale 10061 à Québec sont solidaires avec leur équipe de négo! Hier des milliers de nos membres d'un océan à l'autre ont porté du noir au travail pour manifester notre solidarité face à un employeur qui continue d'offrir des miettes à la table de négo.
#AFPCensemble
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September 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Les membres de la section locale 10061 à Québec sont solidaires avec leur équipe de négo! Hier des milliers de nos membres d'un océan à l'autre ont porté du noir au travail pour manifester notre solidarité face à un employeur qui continue d'offrir des miettes à la table de négo.
#AFPCensemble
#AFPCensemble
Si vous habitez en ON ou QC et que vous avez récemment acheté des cacahuètes de la marque PK «grillées au citron et au piment», jetez-les.
🥜Les rappels alimentaires ont augmenté de 150 % en 10 ans. Pourtant, le gouvernement continue de couper dans la sécurité alimentaire.
🥜Les rappels alimentaires ont augmenté de 150 % en 10 ans. Pourtant, le gouvernement continue de couper dans la sécurité alimentaire.
September 14, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Si vous habitez en ON ou QC et que vous avez récemment acheté des cacahuètes de la marque PK «grillées au citron et au piment», jetez-les.
🥜Les rappels alimentaires ont augmenté de 150 % en 10 ans. Pourtant, le gouvernement continue de couper dans la sécurité alimentaire.
🥜Les rappels alimentaires ont augmenté de 150 % en 10 ans. Pourtant, le gouvernement continue de couper dans la sécurité alimentaire.
If you live in Ontario or Quebec and have recently purchased PK brand "Roasted Lemon n' Chilli" Peanuts, the CFIA is recommending you throw them out after salmonella was detected.
🥜Food recalls are up 150% in the last decade. But the government is still making cuts to food safety. Why?
🥜Food recalls are up 150% in the last decade. But the government is still making cuts to food safety. Why?
September 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM
If you live in Ontario or Quebec and have recently purchased PK brand "Roasted Lemon n' Chilli" Peanuts, the CFIA is recommending you throw them out after salmonella was detected.
🥜Food recalls are up 150% in the last decade. But the government is still making cuts to food safety. Why?
🥜Food recalls are up 150% in the last decade. But the government is still making cuts to food safety. Why?
Parliament resumes its fall session September 21st. When MPs come back to Ottawa, they will have to respond to a unanimous parliamentary report which recommends that the government reverse its decision to close 7 agricultural research centres.
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www.producer.com/crops/uncert...
Canadian farmers face uncertainty on national and global scale
Farmers need to be aware of the impact of Agriculture Canada cuts, food sovereignty policy and trade negotiations, says conference panel.
www.producer.com
September 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Parliament resumes its fall session September 21st. When MPs come back to Ottawa, they will have to respond to a unanimous parliamentary report which recommends that the government reverse its decision to close 7 agricultural research centres.
www.producer.com/crops/uncert...
www.producer.com/crops/uncert...
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Seeds of hope: how a local farming project is offering a lifeline to Gaza
Family-run Al-Qarara Seed Bank is striving to help Palestinians gain sovereignty over their food security
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Family-run Al-Qarara Seed Bank is striving to help Palestinians gain sovereignty over their food security
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Seeds of hope: how a local farming project is offering a lifeline to Gaza
Family-run Al-Qarara Seed Bank is helping to counter acute food insecurity after being destroyed in the war
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Seeds of hope: how a local farming project is offering a lifeline to Gaza
Family-run Al-Qarara Seed Bank is striving to help Palestinians gain sovereignty over their food security
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Family-run Al-Qarara Seed Bank is striving to help Palestinians gain sovereignty over their food security
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Lundi c'est la Fête du Travail !
Voici une liste de tous les événements à travers le pays, grace à nos camarades de @canadianlabour.bsky.social: noustravaillonsensemble.ca/.../fete-du-...
Et voici un message inspirant de la présidente de @psac-afpc.bsky.social: syndicatafpc.ca/fete-du-trav...
Voici une liste de tous les événements à travers le pays, grace à nos camarades de @canadianlabour.bsky.social: noustravaillonsensemble.ca/.../fete-du-...
Et voici un message inspirant de la présidente de @psac-afpc.bsky.social: syndicatafpc.ca/fete-du-trav...
Célébrons la fête du Travail 2026 - Workers Together
En cette fête du Travail, les travailleuses et travailleurs, les syndicats et les membres de la collectivité se rassemblent pour célébrer nos avancées et faire entendre notre voix pour de bons emplois...
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September 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Lundi c'est la Fête du Travail !
Voici une liste de tous les événements à travers le pays, grace à nos camarades de @canadianlabour.bsky.social: noustravaillonsensemble.ca/.../fete-du-...
Et voici un message inspirant de la présidente de @psac-afpc.bsky.social: syndicatafpc.ca/fete-du-trav...
Voici une liste de tous les événements à travers le pays, grace à nos camarades de @canadianlabour.bsky.social: noustravaillonsensemble.ca/.../fete-du-...
Et voici un message inspirant de la présidente de @psac-afpc.bsky.social: syndicatafpc.ca/fete-du-trav...
It's Labour Day on Monday!
Here's a list of Labour Day events happening across the country, compiled by @canadianlabour.bsky.social: workerstogether.ca/events/labou...
And check out this inspiring message from @psac-afpc.bsky.social National President Sharon DeSousa: psacunion.ca/labour-day-2...
Here's a list of Labour Day events happening across the country, compiled by @canadianlabour.bsky.social: workerstogether.ca/events/labou...
And check out this inspiring message from @psac-afpc.bsky.social National President Sharon DeSousa: psacunion.ca/labour-day-2...
Celebrate Labour Day 2026!
Join workers across Canada this Labour Day. Find an event near you.
workerstogether.ca
September 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
It's Labour Day on Monday!
Here's a list of Labour Day events happening across the country, compiled by @canadianlabour.bsky.social: workerstogether.ca/events/labou...
And check out this inspiring message from @psac-afpc.bsky.social National President Sharon DeSousa: psacunion.ca/labour-day-2...
Here's a list of Labour Day events happening across the country, compiled by @canadianlabour.bsky.social: workerstogether.ca/events/labou...
And check out this inspiring message from @psac-afpc.bsky.social National President Sharon DeSousa: psacunion.ca/labour-day-2...