by Ashley Peyrard | Dec 17, 2024 | News
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is disappointed that the Government of Canada has overlooked a critical opportunity to address the urgent challenges impacting food security and the fruit and vegetable sector in the Federal Economic Statement....
by Ashley Peyrard | Dec 11, 2024 | News
OTTAWA,ON – Last night, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) were thrilled to see Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh...
by Ashley Peyrard | Nov 22, 2024 | News
OTTAWA – As Canada approaches a federal election, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) gathered in Ottawa for their annual Fall Harvest advocacy event, held from November 18-20. This year’s discussions...
by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 3, 2024 | News
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) will hold their fall joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest 2024, November 18-20, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa. Fall Harvest is an annual event that provides...
by Ashley Peyrard | Sep 26, 2024 | News
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, to advocate for the quick passage of Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers Act....
by Ashley Peyrard | Sep 16, 2024 | News
OTTAWA, ON – As Parliament resumes its important work after the summer recess, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is urging policymakers to prioritize food security and the sustainability of Canada’s agricultural sector. The return of Parliament marks a...
