Land Acknowledgement
Our Land Acknowledgement Statement
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) acknowledges that we work on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. We are grateful for the longstanding presence of the Anishinaabe people on these lands, and we recognize their cultural, historical, and ongoing connections to this territory. We also acknowledge the diverse Indigenous Peoples and Nations who have stewarded the lands where Canadian fruits and vegetables flourish. Their stewardship and care have sustained the lands, waters, and resources for countless generations.
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Produce industry members to voice their concerns ahead of federal elections
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) will hold their fall joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest 2024, November 18-20, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa. Fall Harvest is an annual event that provides...
FVGC Presents at Senate Committee, Urges Swift Passage of Bill C-280, Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Commerce and the Economy, to advocate for the quick passage of Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers Act....
Ensuring Canada’s Food Security: FVGC Welcomes Parliament’s Return with a Focus on Critical Agricultural Issues
OTTAWA, ON – As 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’s agricultural sector. The return of Parliament marks a...
À l’approche des élections fédérales, les membres du secteur des fruits et légumes expriment leurs préoccupations
OTTAWA – Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) et l’Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL) tiendront leur activité automnale conjointe de défense des intérêts, Moisson d’automne 2024, du 18 au 20 novembre, sur la...
Les PFLC s’adressent au Comité du Sénat et exhortent l’adoption rapide du projet de loi C-280 Loi sur la protection financière pour les producteurs de fruits et légumes frais
OTTAWA – Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) ont comparu aujourd'hui devant le Comité sénatorial permanent des Banques, commerce et économie pour préconiser l'adoption rapide du projet de loi C-280, la Loi sur la protection financière pour les...
Assurer la sécurité alimentaire du Canada : Les PFLC saluent la rentrée parlementaire en mettant l’accent sur les questions agricoles essentielles
OTTAWA, ON - Alors que le Parlement reprend ses importants travaux après la pause estivale, les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) exhortent les décideurs politiques à donner la priorité à la sécurité alimentaire et à la durabilité du secteur agricole...