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Part of a proud Canadian farming tradition, Ontario Pork represents about 1,200 pork producers who care for their animals and the environment while providing healthy, sustainable food for a hungry world.
With warmer weather here, Ontario Pork would like to remind producers and transporters of warm weather protocols for pig transport. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) enforces load density based on the Transportation Code of Practice for Livestock which states load density must be reduced in hot and humid weather.
Up-to-date information and advice for Ontario pork producers regarding COVID-19.
Resources available to help you to raise awareness and reduce the risk of African Swine Fever.
Occupational health and safety and employment standards related to COVID-19 (May 31)
When: Monday, May 31 at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. & Tuesday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual How to Register: Please visit this link to register
On both May 31st and June 1st, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development experts are hosting webinars to answer questions and provide information related to COVID-19 for workers and employers. Register now to better understand rights and obligations under the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Occupational health and safety and employment standards related to COVID-19 (June 1)
When: Tuesday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & Monday, May 31 at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Where: Virtual How to Register: Please visit this link to register
Using Temporary Help Agencies and Employment Standards (June 22)
When: Tuesday, June 22 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: Virtual How to Register: Please visit this link to register. You must register in advance.
When faced with a labour shortage, many employers in the agriculture sector turn to a temporary help agency (THA) for assistance. But did you know clients of agencies have legal obligations when using a THA? Before speaking with an agency, clients of agencies should find out what their responsibilities are under the ESA.
To help support Ontario’s agriculture sector, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) are partnering to offer a session about employment standards as they relate to THAs. The session will provide an overview on:
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GUELPH, ONTARIO (April 6, 2021) – The Ontario Pork Board of Directors welcomes incoming Chair John de Bruyn and Vice-Chair Arno Schober.
Ontario Pork's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The meeting will be held virtually. See here for the agenda.
February 19, 2021 – Requirements for animal protection zone signage under the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act (formerly Bill 156) have been clarified. A printable PDF version of the sign is now available for download.