The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada ( FVGC ) , the Canadian Produce Marketing Association ( CPMA ) , and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation ( DRC ) are thrilled to harbinger that Bill C-280 , the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act , has been take place at 2nd Reading in the House of Commons . This milepost marks a important step forward in ensuring the financial security of the yield and veg sphere .

Bill C-280 , championed by Member of Parliament ( MP ) Scot Davidson , point to establish a deemed cartel , a vital financial security mechanism for brisk produce sellers in Canada . This chemical mechanism will help procure payment in the result of vendee bankruptcy , providing stability and keep going to the industriousness while safeguarding Canadian solid food security .

" We wholeheartedly press out our appreciation to MP Scot Davidson for his commitment to propelling this legislation forth , " said Rebecca Lee , executive director of FVGC . " For over three decades , the invigorated produce sphere has advocated for the implementation of a financial tribute mechanism . Today , we find ourselves closer than ever to substantiate our long - fend goal . "

The deemed trust offer by Bill C-280 mirrors the successful example employed in the United States . It presents a financially executable solution that imposes no extra load on the politics . By constitute this trust , impudent green goods sellers can continue to put up to local economies across the country while furnish Canadians with good and nutritious fruit and vegetable product .

The perishable nature of invigorated produce , coupled with common industry defrayment terms , leaves trafficker ineffective to recuperate release when faced with purchaser failure . The recent case of Lakeside Produce in Leamington , Ontario , serve as a monitor of the urgent pauperism for a financial protection dick to safeguard this crucial sphere and uphold food security in Canada .

" As we go along to the Committee stage , we eagerly anticipate further slowness on the topic of financial protection for refreshed produce sellers , " said Ron Lemaire , chair of CPMA . " We are affirmative about a future where the reinvigorated produce sphere flourish through a robust financial protection mechanics , fortify the sector and ensuring enhanced nutrient security department for all Canadians . "

The CPMA , FVGC , and DRC call on all Members of Parliament to recognise the positive wallop that Bill C- 280 can have on the fruit and veg sphere and the broader Canadian thriftiness . To memorise more , please visitwww.protectproducesales.ca .

For   more   information : Ashley PeyrardFruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada[email   protected]https://fvgc.ca/

Micken   KokonyaCanadian   Produce   Marketing   Association[email   protected]https://cpma.ca/

Luc MougeotFruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation(DRC)[email   protected]https://www.fvdrc.com/