FVGC Applauds Launch of Recognized Employer Pilot

by Ashley Peyrard | Août 9, 2023 | Actualités

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...

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Express Concern Over Port of Vancouver Labour Strike

by Ashley Peyrard | Juil 12, 2023 | Actualités

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...

Bill C-280 passes the House of Commons Agriculture Committee

by Ashley Peyrard | Juin 22, 2023 | Actualités

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...

Produce industry urges Government to support its sustainability efforts

by Ashley Peyrard | Mai 31, 2023 | Actualités

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....

Bill C-280 Passed at Second Reading, a Major Win for the Produce Industry

by Ashley Peyrard | Mai 18, 2023 | Actualités

(Ottawa, ON) – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) are thrilled to announce that Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit...

Produce Industry Strongly Supports Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act

by Ashley Peyrard | Avr 19, 2023 | Actualités

OTTAWA – Today in the House of Commons, MP Scot Davidson’s Private Member’s Bill, C-280 the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, was tabled for second reading debate.   The Canadian Produce Marketing Association...