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Lobbying by Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Organization

Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada

Meetings this Parliament
112
With MPs
38
Since Nov 2021
391
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Oct 19, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Jun 9, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Erik Nielsen, Director of Government Relations

Lobbyists

  • Amy Hutchinson · Senior Director of Operations
  • Caleigh Hallink-Irwin · General Manager - Canadian Potato Council
  • Erik Nielsen · Director of Government Relations
  • Julie Paillat · National Coordinator, Greenhouse Vegetable Industry

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

What they're lobbying on (17)
  • AAFC – Next Policy Framework -- ensuring that the federal government's next agriculture framework represents the needs and interests of edible horticultural growers
  • Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.
  • Competition in the grocery sector -- discussions related to improving the environment for increased competition in Canada's grocery sector
  • Engagement with the federal government on issues affecting the secure, stable and competitive supply of fertilizer critical to agricultural production.
  • Government of Canada – Red tape reduction / regulatory and administrative burden
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • ECCC – carbon pricing and climate policy, in respect of competitiveness impacts on horticulture (including production, plastic, water).
  • CFIA – Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations (SFCR), in respect of fresh produce food safety and compliance requirements.
  • CBSA – border processes affecting fresh produce, facilitating efficient and fair import/export movement of perishable goods.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • FINANCE CANADA – federal budget measures affecting horticulture competitiveness and program funding, in respect of adequate resourcing for sector priorities.
  • AAFC – Business Risk Management programs (AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk), in respect of responsiveness to horticulture production risk.
  • 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.
  • CFIA – Organic regime and U.S.–Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement, in respect of facilitating compliant trade in organic produce.
  • CFIA – Plant Protection Act and plant health requirements, in respect of preventing introduction/spread of pests affecting horticulture.

Registration 942666-390-66. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Rebecca Lee (165), Massimo Bergamini (81), Amy Argentino (78), Erik Nielsen (67).

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Roy Karam · Advisor, Economic and Health System Policy, Health Canada (HC)
    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. Read more

    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.

    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Mehek Noorani · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada
    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Jay Allen · Director General, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Ricardo del Castillo · Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Doug Baker · Senior Trade Policy Officer, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    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. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Steven Jurgutis · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Pascale Boulerice · Director General, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AAFC – Business Risk Management programs (AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk), in respect of responsiveness to horticulture production risk. Read more

    AAFC – Next Policy Framework -- ensuring that the federal government's next agriculture framework represents the needs and interests of edible horticultural growers

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    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. Read more

    AAFC – Next Policy Framework -- ensuring that the federal government's next agriculture framework represents the needs and interests of edible horticultural growers

    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Mary Robinson · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Mehek Noorani · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada
    AAFC – Next Policy Framework -- ensuring that the federal government's next agriculture framework represents the needs and interests of edible horticultural growers Read more

    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.

    Competition in the grocery sector -- discussions related to improving the environment for increased competition in Canada's grocery sector

    AAFC – Business Risk Management programs (AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk), in respect of responsiveness to horticulture production risk.

    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Mathieu Boucher · Deputy Chief Trade Negotiator, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Axel Ndayisaba · Director, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    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. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers. Read more

    AAFC – Next Policy Framework -- ensuring that the federal government's next agriculture framework represents the needs and interests of edible horticultural growers

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Matt Jones · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    • Todd Cain · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    • Frederic Bissonnette · Senior Director General, Health Canada (HC)
    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. Read more

    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Shannon Ablett · Stakeholder Relations Manager, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    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. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Olwyn Parkinson · Policy and Regional Advisor for British Columbia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Olwyn Parkinson · Policy and Regional Advisor for British Columbia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    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. Read more

    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    CBSA – border processes affecting fresh produce, facilitating efficient and fair import/export movement of perishable goods. Read more

    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.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Maddy Magee · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    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. Read more

    CFIA – Plant Protection Act and plant health requirements, in respect of preventing introduction/spread of pests affecting horticulture.

    CFIA – Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations (SFCR), in respect of fresh produce food safety and compliance requirements.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Diane Allan · Vice-President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    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. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Competition in the grocery sector -- discussions related to improving the environment for increased competition in Canada's grocery sector Read more

    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Diane Allan · Vice-President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    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. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Christopher Sardinha · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Olwyn Parkinson · Policy and Regional Advisor for British Columbia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Olwyn Parkinson · Policy and Regional Advisor for British Columbia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    Canada's National Food Security Strategy -- ensuring that the strategy represents the interests of edible horticulture growers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Carlos Vanderloo · Head of Economic Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    CBSA – border processes affecting fresh produce, facilitating efficient and fair import/export movement of perishable goods.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Laura Page · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons
    Competition in the grocery sector -- discussions related to improving the environment for increased competition in Canada's grocery sector Read more

    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.

    FINANCE CANADA – federal budget measures affecting horticulture competitiveness and program funding, in respect of adequate resourcing for sector priorities.

    Official report

  • Reported by Erik Nielsen · In-house (organization)

    • Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    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. Read more

    Competition in the grocery sector -- discussions related to improving the environment for increased competition in Canada's grocery sector

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.