Agriculture committee  Thank you. I think it's been discussed tangentially a number of times how farmers find it easier to just walk away when they're not able to put a complaint through the process. Perhaps Quinton could go more into that.

Agriculture committee  Definitely. The situation is the same in all the provinces. We've also received letters from every province. Growers were talking about it at all the meetings we attended, and at our annual meetings. They definitely need this act.

Agriculture committee  Unfortunately, we don't have the stats on that. However, there are a number of reasons why growers could leave, and there is a lot of uncertainty in the sector, from getting the labour they need to getting the inputs they need to be able to make sure that they are able to sell th

Agriculture committee  Thank you for the question. We have not had push-back. Informal conversations would suggest that certainly, like in the United States, having a strong client is in their interests. That's about all the discussions we've had. We haven't seen any push-back.

Agriculture committee  Could I possibly redirect that to Fred Webber, because he's been more in contact with the people who would be able to answer that.

Agriculture committee  I will actually turn that over to Quinton. He's more of a marketer than I am. Thank you.

Agriculture committee  Thank you very much for your question. I've been hearing right across the country that it's extremely important to have this support for our growers. We did a campaign. Some of you may have received letters from constituents in your ridings. Over 320 have come in. Considering t

Agriculture committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair and members of the committee, for the invitation to appear before you today. Quinton and I appreciate this opportunity to address you on behalf of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada. I am Rebecca Lee, executive director of FVGC. We represen

Agriculture committee  I would go back to the recommendations from the supply chain task force. They are very valid: addressing, particularly, labour shortages and making sure that there is adequate transportation. Also, with regard to looking carefully at what is causing the increase in the cost of

Agriculture committee  “Shocked” might be the word. Certainly I'm curious to understand what happens along the chain, exactly, once the producer has supplied his or her product. I would really like to know what happens throughout. I don't know where the problem is. I can't guess. It would really help—a

Agriculture committee  There are many items that we can work on in the labour area. As I mentioned before, the recognized employer program would be a very quick win and a quick step forward. It would generally make it easier for employers to bring in workers, and then, once we have them here, it would

Agriculture committee  Undeniably. Some producers had already ordered their fertilizers before the tax was imposed. They were able to bring their products in before the new tax came into force. However, those who had not yet placed their orders had to pay that difference. I would have to check, but f

Agriculture committee  It's a completely different business. I don't know personally of any farmer who is in the field right now who is thinking of going into vertical farming because, as I understand it, it's completely different. I can see greenhouse businesses making sure that they can perhaps go

Agriculture committee  I don't know. It hasn't been a concern.

Agriculture committee  I'm pretty sure they won't be very happy about it, but I'd have to get back to you with an answer for that.