by Ashley Peyrard | Dec 6, 2023 | News
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today is expressing profound disappointment following the Senate’s amendment to Bill C-234, last night, which removed heating and cooling of agricultural buildings, and delays the passage of the bill. This...
by Ashley Peyrard | Nov 24, 2023 | News
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) successfully concluded their annual joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest, which took place in Ottawa from November 20-22. This year’s event centered...
by Ashley Peyrard | Nov 22, 2023 | News
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is calling on the Canadian Senate to urgently pass Bill C-234, a pivotal piece of legislation for the agricultural sector and consumers. The final vote is expected today, November 21st, but there are...
by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 25, 2023 | News
(Ottawa, ON) – Today, 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 Fruit...
by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 20, 2023 | News
OTTAWA, ON-The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today expressed their profound disappointment regarding the Senate amendment to Bill C-234. The amendment, put forward by Senator Dalphond, removes the heating and cooling of agricultural buildings, including...
by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 19, 2023 | News
Ottawa, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) enthusiastically welcomes the introduction of a new Private Members Bill by MP Kody Blois aimed at amending the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act, and the Pest Control Products Act. FVGC has strongly supported...
