The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) 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 produce industry members with unique opportunities to meet with Parliamentarians and other key government officials, to discuss critical issues impacting the Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable sector.
Topics of discussion during Fall Harvest will include improving access to labor, supporting the industry's sustainability efforts, and establishing a financial protection mechanism for produce sellers through Bill C-280.
The fresh fruit and vegetable industry is a vibrant part of the Canadian economy that works to improve the health of Canadians while contributing $15 billion annually to Canada's GDP, and supporting over 185,000 jobs in communities across the country. Looking ahead to a potential federal election, now is the time to ensure that the voice of the Canadian produce sector is heard in Ottawa and work with the government to establish practical solutions that will advance the industry's competitiveness in the global marketplace.
This year's edition of Fall Harvest will focus on how the federal government can support the industry in ensuring that Canadians continue to have access to safe and nutritious fruits and vegetables. Topics of discussion will include improving access to labor, supporting the industry's sustainability efforts, and establishing a financial protection mechanism for produce sellers through Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, which has been a longstanding advocacy focus for both CPMA and FVGC.
To participate in Fall Harvest 2024, CPMA and FVGC members are invited to register by October 11.
For more information:
Micken Kokonya
Canadian Produce Marketing Association
[email protected]
https://cpma.ca/
Ashley Peyrard
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada
Tel.: +1 (613) 226-4880 x 209
[email protected]
https://fvgc.ca/