Latest News
Dive into our News section to keep up-to-date with the latest in the fresh produce sector. Here, you’ll find press releases and important updates on our advocacy efforts, keeping you informed on issues that matter to our industry.
CHC’s Facebook page is telling stories, and people are liking it
Earlier this year, we asked our members what social platform they preferred using. Facebook won, hands down. So, we made it a priority to get a Facebook page up and running where we could share good news about farmers, farm workers, and agriculture. Visit our Facebook...
Senate of Canada Adopts Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Legislation was passed in the Senate on Thursday, October 25, 2018, to clear the path for Canada to be among the first six countries to ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which will govern trade across 11...
Fresh produce industry supports targeted carbon tax relief for greenhouse growers
This article has been edited to provide increased clarity following further analysis of the new legislation. On behalf of fruit and vegetable growers across the country, the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)...