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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. www.agrunion.com

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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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.
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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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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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.
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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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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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-...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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 @psac-afpc.bsky.social
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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.
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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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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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.
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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
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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:
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MP Leah Gazan Statement on the Denialist Attack at Tk’emlups te Secwepemc First Nation
MP for Winnipeg Centre
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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 👇
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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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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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 👇
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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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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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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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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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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.
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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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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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.
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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...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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...
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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.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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.”
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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/
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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.
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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?
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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...
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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.
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Paul DeCampo @pauldecampo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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/...
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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 helping to counter acute food insecurity after being destroyed in the war
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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...
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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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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
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...
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Celebrate Labour Day 2026!
Join workers across Canada this Labour Day. Find an event near you.
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
1/ L’ACIA a annoncé la création de 250 nouveaux postes, alors que Carney poursuit ses coupes importantes dans la sécurité alimentaire. Cela semble déroutant ? C’est ça le but. Les suppressions d’emplois et les réaménagements des effectifs sont chaotiques. www.hilltimes.com/2026/08/31/c...
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CFIA vows to beef up inspection with 250 jobs while hundreds of staff remain in limbo - The Hill Times
None of the 250 new inspection and oversight roles promised under a $30-million ‘reinvestment’ have been filled, says Agriculture Union president Milton Dyck.
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
1/ The CFIA recently announced it was adding 250 new food inspection jobs, while the Carney government is still proceeding with major cuts in food safety. Sounds confusing? That's because it's meant to be. Job cuts and workforce readjustments are chaotic and overwhelming.
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CFIA vows to beef up inspection with 250 jobs while hundreds of staff remain in limbo - The Hill Times
None of the 250 new inspection and oversight roles promised under a $30-million ‘reinvestment’ have been filled, says Agriculture Union president Milton Dyck.
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Nearly half of all our delegates here at our triennial national convention in Halifax are attending for their first time. This is what building a powerful movement for worker rights looks like. Whether you've been here for 2 years or 20 years (or more!), we all have a lot to learn, and a lot to give
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan recently signed a deal on the future of the Indian Head and Scott research farms, but for our members who work there, it essentially amouts to nothing. Our President Milton Dyck joined RealAgriculture to discuss: www.realagriculture.com/2026/08/you-...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Nous représentons les professeurs de langues qui travaillent pour le ministère de la Défense nationale. Nous partageons les préoccupations soulevées par l'UEDN concernant le recul des droits linguistiques des employés des bases militaires canadiennes. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/227...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The news of wildfires in the Okanagan right now is horrible. Our hearts go out to all our members in Summerland, and to everyone throughout the region under evacuation order, or suffering from the effects of the fires.
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
No one should have to die from eating lettuce. And yet that is where we have arrived in the USA. Would it surpise you to know that despite a food safety crisis south of the border, Carney is still cutting the CFIA? More from @foodsafetynews.com.web.brid.gy: www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/08/firs...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Incredible. Imagine being laid off, and then having your boss ask you for advice on the future direction of the company. This is the kind of insulting behaviour that AAFC researchers were subjected to. More from the @nationalobserver.com here: www.nationalobserver.com/2026/07/31/n...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A new column by @wickdchiq.bsky.social looks at "Canadian-style" DOGE austerity, citing Carney's cuts to food safety as just one startling example. #FoodSafetyFirst www.hilltimes.com/2026/07/29/w...
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When tech execs bend the ear, do the feds bend the knee? - The Hill Times
The concern here is not necessarily about views expressed by people like Tobias Lütke, but rather how much power they have to turn those views into public policy.
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“I’m not willing to quit right yet,” - Agriculture Union President Milton Dyck. Despite an MOU between Ottawa and SK, the Indian Head and Scott research farms are still being shut down. Our members are still being told they'll lose their jobs. Read more: www.producer.com/news/saskatc...
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Agreement may keep research farms open, staff still facing job loss
The MOU to keep two Saskatchewan research farms open does not protect those who work there, said the union representing some farm staff.
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A recent MOU signed between Ottawa and Regina changes nothing for the future of the Indian Head and Scott research farms in SK. AAFC are still telling our members they will lose their jobs. The government is still turning its back on agricultural science that all Canadians depend on.
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The Hill Times @hilltimes.com · 29/07/2026
UNLOCKED | Erica Ifill: When tech execs bend the ear, do the feds bend the knee? www.hilltimes.com/2026/07/29/w...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Malgré une entente récemment signé entre Ottawa et Regina, aucun des deux gouvernements n'a expliqué comment les fermes d'Indian Head et Scott pourraient continuer à fonctionner en tant que fermes de recherche alors que tous leurs chercheurs sont mis à la porte. www.syndicatagr.com/malgre-lente...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Research farms need researchers. Despite a recently signed MOU between Ottawa and Regina, neither government has demonstrated how Indian Head and Scott will continue to operate as research farms with all their researchers being shown the door. Read our statement: www.agrunion.com/despite-fede...
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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Hey so turns out discovering why we used to have all those food safety regulations in the first place is not all that much fun
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
In 75% of US industries, fewer corporations control more of the business than 20 years ago. That's especially true in the food industry. Just four corporations control 54% of the fresh-cut salad industry, including Taylor Fresh Foods. We're seeing in real time the danger of monopolization.
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Taylor Farms Produce Is Sold Everywhere, Making Outbreak Difficult to Escape
Taylor Farms produce is everywhere, and comes from everywhere.
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consbegone.bsky.social @consbegone.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Don’t be smug. Canadian food safety is also at risk due to Carney cuts www.agrunion.com/jobs-cuts-at...
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Jobs cuts at CFIA will lead to a food safety crisis in Canada  - Syndicat Agriculture Union
For Immediate Release  Ottawa, January 28, 2026 – Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced sweeping job cuts as part of a government-wide expenditure review ordered by Mark Carn...
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Why is he cutting the Canadian Food Inspection Agency? www.realagriculture.com/2026/01/carn... 7/
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Carney government planning to cut 587 positions within CFIA
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) staff have been informed this week of major job cuts coming as part of the Carney government's plan to reduce federal spending. The CFIA, on Jan. 29, confirmed i...
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
This is the thing about Carney. He makes nice speeches. He does the occasional thing that is very good. But somehow there is always something awful as well. Case in point, Canada as an "agricultural superpower". 🧵 1/
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corviddone.bsky.social @corviddone.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Reversing the cuts to food safety as well. www.agrunion.com/jobs-cuts-at...
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Jobs cuts at CFIA will lead to a food safety crisis in Canada  - Syndicat Agriculture Union
For Immediate Release  Ottawa, January 28, 2026 – Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced sweeping job cuts as part of a government-wide expenditure review ordered by Mark Carn...
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the USA should serve as a bellwether for cuts to food safety in Canada. Nobody, not one person out there, wants to catch explosive diarrhea from eating lettuce. Excellent editorial from the @winnipegfreepress.com #FoodSafetyFirst
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Opinion: A foodborne parasite and government efficiency
Week-long explosive diarrhea. There. Now that we’ve got your attention, here’s a cautionary tale about red-tape reduction and public health.
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Sophie is a member of the Agriculture Union who is living a horrible injustice right now at the hands of her insurance provider. Please help by sharing her story. Nobody should be forced to pay thousands of dollars from their pocket for life-saving medications.
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‘I want to live’: Quebec mother with Stage 4 cancer fights insurance for $12K-a-month drug
YouTube video by CBC News Quebec
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Sophie est membre de notre syndicat et subit actuellement une terrible injustice de la part de son assureur. Aidez-la en partageant son histoire. Personne ne devrait être contraint de débourser des milliers de dollars de sa poche pour des médicaments vitaux.
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‘I want to live’: Quebec mother with Stage 4 cancer fights insurance for $12K-a-month drug
YouTube video by CBC News Quebec
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
No matter who you cheer for, we all gotta eat. Take action against cuts to food safety now: www.foodsafetyfirst.ca
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Syndicat Agriculture Union @agricultureunion.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Peu importe votre équipe, on doit tous manger. Passez à l'action contre les coupes budgétaire à la sécurité alimentaire maintenant: www.mangersansdanger.ca
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