{"id":38006,"date":"2024-09-16T10:06:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fvgc.ca\/?p=38006"},"modified":"2024-09-16T10:06:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:06:11","slug":"ensuring-canadas-food-security-fvgc-welcomes-parliaments-return-with-a-focus-on-critical-agricultural-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fvgc.ca\/fr\/2024\/09\/16\/ensuring-canadas-food-security-fvgc-welcomes-parliaments-return-with-a-focus-on-critical-agricultural-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Ensuring Canada\u2019s Food Security: FVGC Welcomes Parliament\u2019s Return with a Focus on Critical Agricultural Issues"},"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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-61px|||||&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; min_height=&#8221;966.3px&#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; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;et_body_layout&#8221; min_height=&#8221;894.3px&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]\n<p>OTTAWA, ON\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0As Parliament resumes its important work after the summer recess, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is urging policymakers to prioritize food security and the sustainability of Canada\u2019s agricultural sector.<\/p>\n<p>The return of Parliament marks a crucial time to advance policies that ensure a stable and secure food supply for Canadians. FVGC, representing fruit and vegetable growers nationwide, is eager to collaborate with Members of Parliament and Senators on issues that are essential to the well-being of our country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe challenges facing our industry are directly linked to the food security of all Canadians,\u201d said Marcus Janzen, President of FVGC. \u201cAs we welcome Parliamentarians back to their duties, we emphasize the need for robust policies that support the continued growth and resilience of Canada\u2019s fruit and vegetable sector. We also urge the government to consider policies through a food security lens, recognizing that every policy decision can have an impact on our nation\u2019s ability to feed itself.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food (AGRI) recently released a report titled <em>Improving the Resilience of Canada&#8217;s Horticulture Sector<\/em>, which outlines several key recommendations that align with these goals. Some of the recommendations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crop Protection: <\/strong>Securing sufficient funding for the Pest Management Regulatory Agency and the Pest Management Centre to provide innovative and effective crop protection products for fruit and vegetable growers, safeguarding a reliable food supply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Risk Management Programs:<\/strong> Enhancing Business Risk Management (BRM) systems to better respond to the impacts of climate change, safeguarding the livelihoods of growers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Labour Supply and Workforce Stability:<\/strong> Addressing long work permit approval times, especially for applications from within Canada, and reducing backlogs to ensure timely access to essential labor for growers. It&#8217;s vital to preserve the distinction between the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and other streams within the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, like AgStream and the Low-Wage stream, to sustain the agricultural workforce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThese priorities are not just about the success of our growers\u2014they are about the food on Canadians\u2019 tables,\u201d Janzen added. \u201cWe are committed to working with Parliament to implement the recommendations in the AGRI report and secure a future where every Canadian has access to fresh, Canadian grown produce.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can access the full report from AGRI, <\/strong><a data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.ourcommons.ca\/documentviewer\/en\/44-1\/AGRI\/report-20\/page-78\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ourcommons.ca\/documentviewer\/en\/44-1\/AGRI\/report-20\/page-78\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><strong>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For further information, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Peyrard<br \/><em>Manager, Communications<br \/>Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada<br \/>apeyrard@fvgc.ca<br \/>613-226-4880 ext. 209<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) represents growers across the country involved in the production of over 120 different types of crops on over 14,000 farms, with a farm gate value of $6.8 billion in 2022. FVGC is an Ottawa-based voluntary, not-for-profit, national association, and, since 1922, has advocated on important issues that impact Canada\u2019s fresh produce sector, promoting healthy, safe, and sustainable food, ensuring the continued success and growth of the industry.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; 30 &#8211;<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OTTAWA, ON\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0As Parliament resumes its important work after the summer recess, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is urging policymakers to prioritize food security and the sustainability of Canada\u2019s agricultural sector. The return of Parliament marks a crucial time to advance policies that ensure a stable and secure food supply for Canadians. 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