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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Fall Harvest 2024: Canadian Fresh Produce Industry Engages Parliamentarians on Key Issues
OTTAWA – As Canada approaches a federal election, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) gathered in Ottawa for their annual Fall Harvest advocacy event, held from November 18-20. This year’s discussions...
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....
LES PRODUCTEURS DE FRUITS ET LÉGUMES DU CANADA ANNONCENT L’ARRIVÉE D’UN NOUVEAU DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL
OTTAWA – Marcus Janzen, président du conseil d’administration des Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC), a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de Massimo Bergamini au poste de directeur général de l’organisation. « Massimo apportera à son rôle de directeur...
L’Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes et les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada affirment leur engagement à protéger les travailleurs en réponse au rapport de l’ONU
OTTAWA – Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) et l’Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL) réagissent au récent rapport du Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies sur les formes contemporaines d’esclavage en réaffirmant...
Les PFLC exhortent le gouvernement fédéral à prendre des mesures énergiques dans le budget 2025 pour assurer la sécurité alimentaire du Canada
OTTAWA – Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) ont soumis leurs recommandations prébudgétaires au Comité permanent des finances de la Chambre des communes en prévision du budget fédéral de 2025. En tant que porte-parole des producteurs de fruits et...