News Releases:
Major Phoenix victory – No more gross payback for overpayments.
No more gross payback for overpayments.
Lax border control leaves Niagara producers vulnerable
Two of the four major land crossings from the US into Canada in the Niagara Region are unattended by inspectors from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Independent poll shows Canadians reject Conservatives’ food inspection policies
The great majority of Canadians reject the Harper government’s policy of permitting the food processing industry to police its own safety practices.
Bar-b-quers beware
Every meat slaughter inspection group in Toronto and throughout Ontario is working short-handed, often operating below staffing levels required to ensure meat packing houses are following all safety requirements.
Weatherill food safety measures unraveling – Meat for Canadians inspected less than product destined for export
According to CFIA forecasts, the current government plans to cut spending on food safety by 21% by 2016–17. This will translate to staff cuts of 16.5%, or 548 positions.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency cuts sink consumer protection against food fraud in Metro Vancouver
The unit of food inspectors dedicated to protecting consumers and retailers in Metro Vancouver from food fraud and unsafe retail food displays has been disbanded.
Union News:
Join the Union: Convert from Rand to Member in Good Standing!
Did you know that if you're a Rand member, you're already paying union dues—but you're not yet a full member of the Agriculture Union? By signing a union card, you become a Member in Good Standing (MIGS), and you unlock the full power of your union. From now until...
Agriculture Union Statement on World Food Day 2025
Food Security Needs Investment, Not Austerity Ottawa, October 16, 2025 - Today, on World Food Day, the Agriculture Union is denouncing Mark Carney’s proposed budget cuts, which could have disastrous impacts on Canada’s food security and agricultural sector. Our union...
Western Producer: Don’t undermine the backbone of agriculture
The Agriculture Union's National President Milton Dyck published a powerful op-ed in the Western Producer, where he argues that Mark Carney's proposed cuts to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will hamper agricultural research in a time of severe climate change, and...
VIRTUAL MEMBER TRAINING – NOVEMBER 12, 2025
The Agriculture Union will be offering a 4-hour virtual training on November 12, 2025, on the following subjects: 1. Union Management Consultation/ Occupational Health and Safety / Annual General Meetings - what’s involved?...
Change Starts at Home – Join Your Local Labour Council Today!
The post-pandemic years have been an exciting period for the labour movement in Canada. Driven by unprecedented levels of inflation, our country is seeing an increasing number of strikes and labour actions. Workers are organizing and new unions are being created in...
Carney: don’t gamble with canada’s food security
(The following op-ed was published in The Hill Times on August 4, 2025) Opinion | BY MILTON DYCK | As Canadians, we take pride in the safety, quality, and sustainability of our food. From coast to coast, we trust that what ends up on our plates has passed through...
The Agriculture Union Stands in Solidarity with Household and Farm Workers
In May 2025, the National Council of the Agriculture Union voted to provide both financial and awareness-raising support to the Association for the Rights of Household and Farm Workers, also known by its French acronym DTMF. This support includes a two-year grant...
CFIA bargaining conference: Members of equity groups, women, and young workers encouraged to apply
In preparation for the next round of bargaining, PSAC will host a national bargaining conference for members in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) bargaining group October 28-30, 2025, in Ottawa. The conference will bring members together to review and discuss...
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