{"id":36916,"date":"2024-01-26T15:27:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T20:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fvgc.ca\/?p=36916"},"modified":"2024-01-26T15:33:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T20:33:42","slug":"urgent-action-required-on-bill-c-234","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fvgc.ca\/fr\/2024\/01\/26\/urgent-action-required-on-bill-c-234\/","title":{"rendered":"URGENT ACTION REQUIRED ON BILL C-234"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>We face a critical moment with Bill C-234. Recent developments indicate that the Bloc Quebecois is leaning towards supporting the Senate&#8217;s amendments, which would significantly limit the bill&#8217;s scope to a three-year exemption only for grain drying, irrigation, and feed preparation. This change adversely impacts other essential operations, especially for greenhouse growers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To ensure our voices are heard, we urge all members, particularly those in Quebec or with a strong presence in Bloc Quebecois-represented areas, to take immediate action:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Inform Your Board and Members:<\/strong> Make sure everyone in your organization is aware of these developments and the impact on our sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct Communication with Bloc Leadership:<\/strong> We need to send letters (preferably in French) to key Bloc Quebecois leaders, urging them to support the original form of Bill C-234 as passed by the House in March. Contact:<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>Yves Perron, Ag Critic: <a href=\"mailto:Yves.Perron@parl.gc.ca\">Yves.Perron@parl.gc.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Yves-Francois Blanchet, Leader: <a href=\"mailto:Yves-Francois.Blanchet@parl.gc.ca\">Yves-Francois.Blanchet@parl.gc.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Alain Therrien, House Leader: <a href=\"mailto:Alain.Therrien@parl.gc.ca\">Alain.Therrien@parl.gc.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Claude DeBellefeuille, Whip: <a href=\"mailto:Claude.DeBellefeuille@parl.gc.ca\">Claude.DeBellefeuille@parl.gc.ca<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><strong>Personal Outreach:<\/strong> If you live or work in Bloc Quebecois riding, contact your MP and tell them why the amendments must not pass.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We have included a template letter for your use in <a href=\"https:\/\/fvgc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/C-234-Campaign-Template-Letter-to-Parlamentarians-EN.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">English<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fvgc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/C-234-Campaign-Template-Letter-to-Parliamentarians-FR-FINAL.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is a pivotal moment for our sector. <strong>There is no recourse on this bill if these amendments pass in the House.<\/strong> Your swift action can help safeguard the interests of Canadian fruit and vegetable growers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent matter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information, please contact:<\/strong><br \/><span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>Ashley Peyrard<\/span><br \/><span>Communications Manager<\/span><br \/><span>Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada<\/span><br \/><span>apeyrard@fvgc.ca<\/span><br \/><span>613-621-2195<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We face a critical moment with Bill C-234. 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