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...
by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 12, 2023 | News
Ottawa, ON – The rising cost of groceries continues to be a pressing issue for Canadians, affecting consumers and the growers who constitute the backbone of our food supply. The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) emphasizes that the government’s...
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...
