Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Canadian Produce Marketing Association/Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes
Associated registration:	797124-490-61
Communication date:	2024-11-19
Posted date:	2024-12-13

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Tom Rosser, Assistant Deputy Minister Market and Industry Services Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Nicole Howe, Executive Director Crops and Horticulture Division, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Agriculture, Budget, Climate, Environment, Industry Agriculture Policy Framework/Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In respect to supporting development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian market place and the ability to trace fresh fruits & vegetables along the supply chain. Also in support of innovation and sector sustainability. Agriculture, Financial Institutions, Industry, International Trade Bill C-280, The Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act - in respect to establishing a deemed trust mechanism to provide financial protection to sellers of fresh produce in the case of buyer bankruptcy Agriculture, Consumer Issues, Environment, Industry, Infrastructure Canadian Environmental Protection Act - in relation to ban of certain plastic materials under Schedule I Agriculture, Budget, Employment and Training, Immigration, Industry, Labour Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - In relation to enabling a sufficient workforce to support domestic fruit and vegetable production. Agriculture, Climate, Environment, Industry, Science and Technology Sustainable Agriculture Strategy - Policies to support the adoption of more environmentally sustainable practices across the fresh produce supply chain. Agriculture, Budget, Employment and Training, Immigration, Industry, Labour Temporary Foreign Worker Program - In relation to enabling a sufficient workforce to support domestic fruit and vegetable production.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Ron Lemaire
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