{"id":2760,"date":"2016-11-30T14:15:02","date_gmt":"2016-11-30T19:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hortcouncil.ca\/?p=2760"},"modified":"2024-09-18T16:04:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T20:04:37","slug":"canadian-produce-industry-urges-parliamentarians-to-consider-important-labour-and-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fvgc.ca\/fr\/2016\/11\/30\/canadian-produce-industry-urges-parliamentarians-to-consider-important-labour-and-health-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian produce industry urges parliamentarians to consider important labour and health issues"},"content":{"rendered":"

On November 22 and 23, industry leaders representing the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) met with nearly 60 Parliamentarians and civil servants in Ottawa to discuss key issues currently affecting the Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable sector.<\/p>\n

Notably, CPMA and CHC representatives addressed the need for a national fruit and vegetable nutrition policy, as well as chronic labour shortages in the agricultural sector. Both issues are critical for the industry and have severe implications on the cost and quality of produce for the Canadian consumer. Following these intensive meetings, the CPMA and CHC also hosted a well-attended reception where representatives of the produce industry were able to cement relationships with MPs and their staff in a more informal environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the only G7 country without some form of national fruit and vegetable health\/nutrition policy, we believe that it is time the federal government act to ensure that Canadians are consuming the recommended amount of servings as outlined in Canada\u2019s Food Guide,\u201d stated Sam Silvestro, Chair, Canadian Produce Marketing Association. \u201cA balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is a cornerstone of good health and an important line of defense against chronic disease and excess weight.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCurrently, the horticulture sector needs an extra 29,000 workers to function properly,\u201d added Keith Kuhl, President, Canadian Horticultural Council. \u201cThe federal government needs to recognize that Canada\u2019s agricultural industry relies on temporary foreign worker programs to get workers it can\u2019t find in Canada, and that these programs need to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to providing a diverse supply of healthy food for Canadian consumers, Canada\u2019s fresh fruit and vegetable sector makes an important contribution to national economic output and employment. In 2013, the fresh fruit and vegetable sector supported 147,900 jobs and created $11.4 billion in real GDP.<\/p>\n

Preparing for the meetings<\/h2>\n

On Monday afternoon, participants assembled in preparation for their meetings. Summa Strategies, an Ottawa-based political consulting firm, led the training session.<\/p>\n Members and staff of CPMA and CHC prepare for meetings with members of Parliament.\n

Meeting with MPs<\/h2>\n

Members of CPMA and CHC met with nearly 60 members of Parliament to discuss key issues currently affecting the Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese meetings were a great way to start and, in some cases, continue conversations with key MPs and their staff. They were very receptive to our input and recommendations. We just have to keep pushing forward to maintain this great momentum and hopefully get the policy changes we\u2019re looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 St\u00e9phanie Levasseur, Owner, Au coeur de la pomme, and President, Les Producteurs de pommes du Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u201cFall Harvest is the perfect opportunity for stakeholders from across the supply chain to come together and advocate for change. We had some extremely productive meetings with both new and veteran members of Parliament, and I look forward to them championing our issues on Parliament Hill. As a retailer, these meetings are essential to ensuring the health of our industry as a whole and I am proud to contribute to these efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Mike Furi, CPMA Past Chair, the Grocery People<\/p><\/blockquote>\n One of several meetings between CPMA, CHC and members of Parliament. From left to right: Ron Lemaire, President, CPMA; Margie Schurko, Secretary\/Treasurer, BC Produce Marketing Association; John MacDonald, Board Member, PEI Wild Blueberries Growers Association; The Hon. Lawrence MacAuley, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food; Rebecca Lee, Executive Director, CHC; Jan VanderHout, Vice-Chair, Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association\n

Engaging off-site with MPs and their staff<\/h2>\n

CPMA and CHC held a casual off-site reception where participants furthered relationships with MPs and their staff. The event was very well attended and enabled participants to continue conversations that were started earlier in the day, or to initiate dialogues that will be continued in future meetings.<\/p>\n \u00ac\u00acFrom left to right: Jean-Marie Rainville and Andr\u00e9 Plante, Association des producteurs mara\u00eechers du Qu\u00e9bec; Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and MP for La Prairie (Quebec); Steve Levasseur, Au coeur de la pomme; Simon-Pierre Murdock, Quebec Produce Marketing Association.\n

Pour en savoir plus<\/h2>\n

Sue Lewis
\nDirector, Market Development
\nAssociation canadienne de la distribution de fruits et l\u00e9gumes
\nslewis@cpma.ca<\/a>
\n613-226-4187 ext. 226<\/p>\n

David Folkerson
\nGestionnaire, communications
\nCanadian Horticultural Council
\ndfolkerson@hortcouncil.ca<\/a>
\n613-226-4880 ext. 218<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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