by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 11, 2023 | News
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a federal investment of $9.8 million to the Canadian AgriScience Cluster for Horticulture 4 in Abbotsford, BC yesterday. Cluster 4, led by the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada...
by Ashley Peyrard | Sep 28, 2023 | News
Ottawa, ON- The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is excited to announce an opening for the position of Executive Director. FVGC is looking for an innovative and inspirational leader to guide our mission as we advocate for the growth and sustainability of...
by Ashley Peyrard | Aug 9, 2023 | News
OTTAWA – Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, launched the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. REP is a three-year initiative that will help...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jul 12, 2023 | News
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is raising concerns over the Port of Vancouver labour strike. Recognized as a vital artery for the operations of Canada’s fresh produce industry, the port is instrumental in both the import of key...
by Ashley Peyrard | Jun 22, 2023 | News
June 22, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – Yesterday, 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...
by Ashley Peyrard | May 31, 2023 | News
Ottawa, ON – On May 30, fresh produce industry representatives from the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) met with Parliamentarians and government officials at Farm to Plate 2023 held in Ottawa....
