Registry of Lobbyists
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Agriculture, Environment, International Trade
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AAFC / Heath Canada (PRD) – Minor Use / grower-requested access pathways (e.g., minor use and own-use import pathways), in respect of timely access to pest management solutions.
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Regulation, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
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Agriculture, Budget
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AAFC – Business Risk Management programs (AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk), in respect of responsiveness to horticulture production risk.
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Policies or Program, Regulation
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Agriculture, Climate, Economic Development, Federal-Provincial Relations, Research and Development, Science and Technology
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AAFC – Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) programming (e.g., AgriScience/AgriInnovation/AgriMarketing/AgriAssurance), in respect of research and competitiveness support for produce growers.
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Agriculture, International Trade
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CBSA – border processes affecting fresh produce, facilitating efficient and fair import/export movement of perishable goods.
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Agriculture, Environment, International Relations, International Trade
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CFIA – Organic regime and U.S.–Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement, in respect of facilitating compliant trade in organic produce.
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Policies or Program, Regulation
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Agriculture, Environment
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CFIA – Plant Protection Act and plant health requirements, in respect of preventing introduction/spread of pests affecting horticulture.
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Regulation, Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Agriculture, Consumer Issues, Internal Trade
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CFIA – Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations (SFCR), in respect of fresh produce food safety and compliance requirements.
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Policies or Program, Regulation
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Agriculture, Climate, Energy, Environment, International Trade, Taxation and Finance
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ECCC – carbon pricing and climate policy, in respect of competitiveness impacts on horticulture (including production, plastic, water).
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Agriculture, International Relations, Labour
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EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA – Temporary Foreign Worker Program and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, in respect of ensuring reliable access to seasonal labour for horticulture.
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Agriculture, Environment, International Trade
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Engagement with the federal government on issues affecting the secure, stable and competitive supply of fertilizer critical to agricultural production.
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Agriculture, Budget
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FINANCE CANADA – federal budget measures affecting horticulture competitiveness and program funding, in respect of adequate resourcing for sector priorities.
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Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Agriculture, International Relations, International Trade
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GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA – CUSMA and trade disputes (including tariff and non-tariff barriers), in respect of maintaining predictable market access for Canadian fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
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Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Federal-Provincial Relations, Internal Trade, Labour
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Government of Canada – Red tape reduction / regulatory and administrative burden
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Agriculture, Environment, International Trade
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HEALTH CANADA / PMRA – Pest Control Products Act, including registrations, re-evaluations, Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and international harmonization in respect of access to crop protection tools for horticulture.
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Regulation, Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Agriculture, Labour
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IRCC – Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and immigration policies related to temporary foreign agricultural workers, in respect of program integrity and workable pathways for employers and workers.
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Regulation, Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) represents growers across the country involved in the production of over 120 different types of crops on over 14,000 farms, with a farm gate value of $8 billion. FVGC is an Ottawa-based voluntary, not-for-profit, national association, and, since 1922, has advocated on important issues that impact Canada’s fresh produce sector, promoting healthy, safe, and sustainable food, ensuring the continued success and growth of the industry.
Erik Nielsen, Director of Policy
End date of the last completed financial year: 2025-10-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | $2,565,235.00 | Yes |
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