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FVGC welcome new prime minister, minister of agriculture and agri-food
March 20, 2025 By Fruit and Vegetable Magazine
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) welcomed new prime minister Mark Carney, congratulating him and commending his decision to remove the consumer carbon price effective April 1.
“Removing carbon pricing on essential farming inputs would help lower costs for Canadian growers, allowing them to remain competitive while continuing to provide fresh, affordable, and locally grown fruits and vegetables to Canadian families,” FVGC said in a press statement.
The organization did note that some greenhouse operations, depending on their size and emissions levels, may still be subject to the federal Output-Based Pricing System, a development the trade organization will be monitoring.
FVGC used their statement to also welcome Kody Blois as the new minister of agriculture and agri-food, highlighting his understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the Canadian agriculture sector, particularly through his leadership as chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
“Minister Blois’ leadership as chair of the AGRI committee showed a deep commitment to addressing the challenges facing Canadian growers, and we are confident that his experience and understanding of the sector will serve him well as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food,” Bergamini stated in a press release.
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