Annual Report 2025-2026
Annual Report
2025-2026

Privacy Policy

Updated on March 15th, 2025

The adoption of Bill 25 by the Quebec government promotes transparency for businesses regarding data collection and provides citizens with better control over their personal information. Several measures ensure enhanced privacy protection for individuals while taking into account today’s technological landscape.

To meet the requirements of the law and mitigate the risks of infringing on visitors’ right to privacy on this website, we commit to respecting the confidentiality of the personal information we collect through the implementation of various measures outlined on this page.

The data and personal information we use and/or collect are gathered through the visitor’s interaction with the website at various levels. Some data is only used temporarily to enhance the browsing experience, while others may be retained for the purpose of data analysis, tracking, or archiving.

Temporary usage of browsing data

In order to enhance the browsing experience on this website, certain implemented features will temporarily store various non-personal information anonymously for the duration of the visit to provide a personalized and better-adapted experience.

  • Required functionalities (language choice, data collection preferences, etc.)
  • Preferences (font size, theme choices, currencies, etc.)
  • Additional features (IP address-based geolocation, search filters, etc.)

Anonymous collection of browsing data

Continuing our aim to enhance the browsing experience on this website, certain implemented features collect various non-personal information anonymously for an indefinite duration for various purposes.

  • Statistics (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, etc.)
  • Advertising tracking (remarketing, pixels, etc.)
  • Miscellaneous tools (error tracking, security, etc.)

Collection of personal information

Certain sections of the website implicitly require the collection and indefinite usage of various personal data to provide associated intended functionalities. The act of using these different sections of the website and providing requested personal information thus implies the explicit consent of the visitor regarding the collection and usage of the same personal data.

  • Forms
  • Login/Account creation
  • Online purchases
  • GPS geolocation
  • Newsletter signup

Right to object

It should be noted that it is always possible to refuse the collection and/or usage of data or personal information by the website.

To do so, it is simply suggested not to interact with the features that involve such collection or not to browse the website if the collection or usage of data and personal information is problematic.

Right to access, modify, and withdraw

Please note that it is always possible to access the data or personal information that has been collected in order to view, modify, or even have it withdrawn.

To do so, please contact our Data Protection Officer directly.

Security

The data and personal information we collect are kept in a secure environment. Our team members are required to uphold the confidentiality and security of this information.

We are committed to maintaining a high standard of confidentiality by incorporating the latest technological innovations to ensure the security of the data and personal information collected or used by the website. However, as no mechanism is perfect, the act of browsing the website and providing personal information implies the visitor’s explicit consent regarding the associated risks.

Data protection officer

For any questions related to the collection and use of data and personal information, as well as the security, protection, and confidentiality of this information, or to make a request for access, modification, or withdrawal, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
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Changes

Please note that this privacy policy may change at any time to reflect, for example, changes in practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Martin Caron
President of the Board

The contribution of women farmers to food security and global agriculture is immeasurable. Women make up approximately 43% of the agricultural workforce in developing countries and, in many regions, produce between 60% and 80% of the food supply.

Their role extends far beyond agricultural production. Women farmers help ensure household nutrition, promote the sustainable management of natural resources, and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity.

Despite their vital contribution, they continue to face significant inequalities. They have less access than men to land, credit, training, and agricultural technologies. Closing this gap is not only a matter of social justice, but also an economic and food security imperative. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), providing women farmers with equal access to resources could increase agricultural yields by 20% to 30% and help lift up to 45 million people out of hunger.

As 2026 marks the International Year of the Woman Farmer, it is more important than ever to recognize and celebrate their work. Supporting women farmers around the world, including here in Quebec, and highlighting their contributions means investing in a more sustainable and food-secure future.

Hugo Beauregard-Langelier
Chief Executive Director

No more setbacks, Mobilizing for Progress

On a crowded bus, it is not uncommon to hear the driver call out to passengers, “Move forward towards the back!”

This expression aptly reflects the state of women’s rights around the world: far too many setbacks are being presented as progress. From sexual and reproductive rights to femicide and online harassment, setbacks are occurring on multiple fronts, from Afghanistan to the United States.

In the face of these setbacks, silence is not an option. To remain silent would be to surrender to injustice. The response must be strong, collective, and sustained. The International Year of the Woman Farmer provides an important opportunity to advance that response.

Although nearly 90% of the world’s 570 million farms are family-run and involve women as farmers, entrepreneurs, mothers, and daughters, women remain far too often invisible: invisible in decision-making processes, invisible in farm management, and, above all, invisible when it comes to income and economic opportunities.

The International Year of the Woman Farmer is an opportunity to shine a light on the essential roles women play throughout the agricultural value chain, from production to marketing. Throughout this year, UPA International Development will help raise awareness of the critical contributions women farmers make to food security, nutrition, and the economic development of their communities.

Beyond 2026, we will continue to stand alongside women farmers, just as we have for more than 30 years. Because advancing equity and justice for women means advancing society as a whole.

Your privacy is important to us. By using this site, you agree to data tracking as described in our Privacy Policy.

Necessary data

The tracking of certain data is required for the operation of the website and therefore cannot be deactivated: choice of language, consent and preference on data tracking, etc.

Mandatory
Optional data

In return, the tracking of certain data is optional and requires your consent: collect statistics on traffic, analyze visitors’ journeys to improve the functioning of the website, offer personalized offers, etc.