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Rejected deal in West Coast ports strike: Joint statement

"For almost a month, the B.C. port strike has been a logistical nightmare for Western Canada's transportation network.

“National port strikes are more than just an employer and union disagreement – families, workers and businesses across the country become collateral damage.

“Canadian families will be deprived of everyday essentials on store shelves as warehouse logistics break down.

“Businesses curtail or limit worker shifts as their products become trapped or they lose market share when shipments are not delivered on time.

“Canada must have critical national transportation infrastructure that operates without political disruptions.

“Alberta is asking elected officials of all parties to agree to immediately return to Ottawa and pass back-to-work legislation.”

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Meet The People Behind The Food: Celebrating National Ag Day

Video: Meet The People Behind The Food: Celebrating National Ag Day

For National Ag Day, Seed World brings together voices from across the seed industry to share what is happening at the very start of the food system. From science and innovation to supply chains and stewardship, their perspectives point to one thing. Everything begins with seed.

Featuring insights from McKayla Smucker, Lisa Branco, Marc Cool, Han Chen, and Shawn Brook. This video highlights how decisions made at the seed level shape the quality, consistency and availability of the food, fuel and fiber people rely on every day.

This National Ag Day, we recognize the people working at the very beginning of it all.