Government releases findings from Next Policy Framework consultations

by Ashley Peyrard | Déc 20, 2016 | Actualités

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has released a report summarizing stakeholder feedback on its next agricultural policy framework. CHC participated in the consultations and is pleased that its advocacy efforts contributed to many of the report’s key findings:...

Cavendish Farms announces $350M expansion in Lethbridge, Alberta

by Ashley Peyrard | Déc 20, 2016 | Actualités

Cavendish Farms has announced a $350 million expansion of its business in Lethbridge, Alberta, with the construction of a new frozen potato processing plant. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2017 and be completed by summer 2019. The new plant will allow...

CHC Exec. Director presents at International Federation of Produce Standards

by Ashley Peyrard | Déc 14, 2016 | Actualités

Rebecca Lee, Executive Director of the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC), recently presented at the assembly of the International Federation of Produce Standards (IFPS), in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Rebecca’s presentation focused on key issues affecting the Canadian...

CHC President delivers message to federal Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food

by Ashley Peyrard | Déc 14, 2016 | Actualités

On November 24, 2016, Keith Kuhl, President of the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC), provided testimony to the Canadian Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food. As part of this consultation, Mr. Kuhl delivered the following messages in regards to the...

CHC consulting with members on Federal government’s proposal to ban imidacloprid-based pesticides (ex. Admire®, Merit™, Genesis™)

by Ashley Peyrard | Déc 6, 2016 | Actualités

The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) is currently consulting its members about a recent proposal by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to phase-out all agricultural uses of imidacloprid. CHC will submit a response to the federal government’s proposal...

Change to requirements for exports of fresh tomatoes and peppers to Japan

by Ashley Peyrard | Déc 6, 2016 | Actualités

Exports of fresh tomato and pepper fruit to Japan must now be certified free from the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli. The following new requirements are in addition to any phytosanitary requirements currently in place: Canadian tomato or pepper fruit for...