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BAC Members: First speaker announced – FBC’s annual policy breakfast, Achieving Agri-Food Workforce Stability by 2030: The Role of Automation and Technology Exciting news! Thrilled to announce our first panelist for our upcoming policy breakfast – Achieving Agri-Food Workforce Stability by 2030: The Role of Automation and Technology. Vidya ShankarNarayan is the Assistant Deputy Minister, Information Systems Branch and CIO at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. She is a forward-thinking and creative leader implementing the Digital and Data strategy to advance the growth, sustainability and competitiveness of the agriculture and agri-food sector. Her expertise will shed light on the transformative impact of automation and technology on workforce dynamics. Space is limited – and registration is required. Reach out to Kristina Farrell if you are interested in sponsoring this event. Get Ready for Cultivate 2024: Where Innovation Meets Sustainability! Join us at Cultivate 2024 for an array of insightful workshops designed to guide the agri-food sector through sustainability and innovation. Find out how to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into your organization’s activities with the “Building with Purpose” workshop focusing on sustainable design and construction. Dive into the future of food packaging in “Unwrapped,” exploring innovative solutions to tackle plastic use and food waste. Gain insights into fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, crucial for driving innovation in our industry. Learn about the intricate relationship between sustainability finance, ESG disclosures, and their impact on your business’s bottom line and future growth. Cultivate Sustainability Conference and Trade Show Temporary resident pathway opens for Palestinian extended family in Gaza This week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the opening of the new temporary resident pathway for extended family members in Gaza of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Once in Canada, eligible people can apply for a fee-exempt study permit or open work permit. FBC-ABC Members Monthly Political Round-up Call-in – Tuesday, January 30, 2024 As a new benefit to members, FBC-ABC will be hosting a monthly political round-up call-in. This will serve as an opportunity for members and their staff to call in, receive an update on what’s happening in Ottawa, and ask FBC-ABC’s CEO any questions they may have on federal policy and advocacy. The next call will take place on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST. If you have not received a calendar invitation and are interested in attending, please e-mail Kristina Farrell. We invite you to share this invite with your interested colleagues. |
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À l’intention des membres d’ACB Annonce d’une première conférencière – Petit-déjeuner stratégique annuel d’ABC-FBC, Assurer la stabilité de la main-d’œuvre agroalimentaire d’ici 2030 : le rôle de l’automatisation et de la technologie Bonne nouvelle! ABC-FBC est ravie d’annoncer le nom de la première conférencière invitée à son prochain Petit-déjeuner stratégique – Assurer la stabilité de la main-d’œuvre agroalimentaire d’ici 2030 : le rôle de l’automatisation et de la technologie. Vidya ShankarNarayan est sous-ministre adjointe de la Direction générale des systèmes d’information et dirigeante principale de l’information à Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. Avant-gardiste et créative, elle dirige la mise en œuvre de la stratégie numérique en matière de données afin de favoriser la croissance, la durabilité et la compétitivité du secteur agricole et agroalimentaire. Son expertise mettra en lumière l’incidence transformatrice de l’automatisation et de la technologie sur la dynamique de la main-d’œuvre. Le nombre de places est limité, et l’inscription est obligatoire. Veuillez communiquer avec Kristina Farrell si vous souhaitez commanditer cet événement. À ne pas manquer : Cultivate 2024, votre événement sur l’innovation et la durabilité Cultivate Sustainability Conference and Trade Show Ouverture de la voie d’accès à la résidence temporaire aux membres de la famille élargie palestiniens dans la bande de Gaza Prochaine conférence téléphonique mensuelle sur les politiques pour les membres d’ABC-FBC : le 30 janvier 2024 |


