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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Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Advocates for Senate Approval of Bill C-234 Amidst Rising Food Costs
OTTAWA, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is calling on the Canadian Senate to urgently pass Bill C-234, a pivotal piece of legislation for the agricultural sector and consumers. The final vote is expected today, November 21st, but there are...
Fresh Produce Alliance welcomes passage of Bill C-280 in the House of Commons
(Ottawa, ON) - Today, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) were thrilled to see Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and...
FVGC Expresses Disappointment Over Senate Amendment Excluding Greenhouses from Full Carbon Pricing Exemptions
OTTAWA, ON-The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today expressed their profound disappointment regarding the Senate amendment to Bill C-234. The amendment, put forward by Senator Dalphond, removes the heating and cooling of agricultural buildings, including...
Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada expriment leur inquiétude au sujet de la grève de la main-d’œuvre du port de Vancouver
OTTAWA - Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) s'inquiètent de la grève des travailleurs du port de Vancouver. Reconnu comme une artère vitale pour les opérations de l'industrie canadienne des produits frais, le port joue un rôle essentiel à la fois...
Le projet de loi C-280 est adopté par le Comité de l’agriculture de la Chambre des Communes avec le soutien de tous les partis
(Ottawa, Ontario) - Hier, les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC), l'Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL), et la Corporation de règlement des différends dans les fruits et légumes (DRC) ont été ravis de voir l'adoption...
Le projet de loi C-280 adopté en deuxième lecture, une victoire importante pour l’industrie des fruits et légumes
(Ottawa, ON) - Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC), l'Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL) et la Corporation de règlement des différends dans les fruits et légumes (DRC) sont ravis d'annoncer que le projet de loi...