Fall Harvest 2023: Canadian fresh produce industry engages with Parliamentarians

by Ashley Peyrard | Nov 24, 2023 | Actualités

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...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Advocates for Senate Approval of Bill C-234 Amidst Rising Food Costs

by Ashley Peyrard | Nov 22, 2023 | Actualités

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...

Fresh Produce Alliance welcomes passage of Bill C-280 in the House of Commons

by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 25, 2023 | Actualités

(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...

FVGC Expresses Disappointment Over Senate Amendment Excluding Greenhouses from Full Carbon Pricing Exemptions

by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 20, 2023 | Actualités

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...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Supports New Private Member’s Bill Introduced by MP Kody Blois

by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 19, 2023 | Actualités

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...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Addresses Concerns Over Government’s Grocery Price Stabilization Measures

by Ashley Peyrard | Oct 12, 2023 | Actualités

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...