ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Farmers in British Columbia fear reduction in profit margins as minimum wage in the province have increased by 60 cents per hour. Starting June 1, the minimum wage in B.C. increased to $15.20 an hour from $14.60. In June 2020, B.C.’s minimum wage rose by 75 cents to $14.60 from $13.85 per […] Read more
Stories by Sarbmeet Singh
Province okays secondary farm residences in British Columbia
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia is allowing secondary residences on farms covered by the Agricultural Land Reserve. The new rules will come into effect at the end of this year. Farmers will be able to build a second residence if the primary residence is 5,400 square feet or less and the farm is 80 acres […] Read more
U.S. investigates blueberry imports from Canada
SURREY, B.C. — Gurprit Singh Brar is fighting to hold onto his farm’s vital blueberry markets in the United States after the U.S. International Trade Commission announced an investigation into Canadian blueberry imports. The Vancouver-area farmer said he welcomes the support offered by the British Columbia government to assist farmers in fending off the trade […] Read more
Indian farmers receive support
Canadian politicians have expressed support for farmers in India, who are protesting three new farm laws recently enacted there. India said it plans to register a formal complaint against comments by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in support of Indian farmers, warning “such actions will have seriously damaging impact on ties.” Meanwhile, protesters rallied across the […] Read more
