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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 Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • arianna myers · Special Assistant, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - User Requested Minor Use Pesticide Program, with respect to registration of new active ingredients and products already registered in another country. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Jennifer Saxe · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)
    • Frederic Bissonnette · Senior Director General, Health Canada (HC)
    • Daniel Morra · Senior Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    • Poovadan Anoop · Senior Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY - Grower Requested Own Use Program (GROU), helping to ensure access to US versions of registered pest products in Canada. Read more

    HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY - Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs), with respect to ensuring pest control products meeting MRL guidelines are available for use in Canada.

    HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY - Pest Control Products Act, in respect of reducing risks to people and environment while using pesticides in horticultural production.

    HEALTH CANADA/PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY - Pest Control Products Act, in respect of proposed and final decisions on the re-evaluation of pesticides used in horticultural production.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • arianna myers · Special Assistant, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Serena Smith · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Member of Parliament
    • Paul MacKinnon · President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets. Read more

    CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Plant Breeders' Rights Act, with respect to the length of time for retaining material rights and owner/agent ability to collect.

    Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets. Read more

    CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Plant Breeders' Rights Act, with respect to the length of time for retaining material rights and owner/agent ability to collect.

    Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Plant Breeders' Rights Act, with respect to the length of time for retaining material rights and owner/agent ability to collect.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Mary Robinson · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Todd Lewis · Senator, Senate of Canada
    Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Plant Breeders' Rights Act, with respect to the length of time for retaining material rights and owner/agent ability to collect.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Regulatory Modernization Plan, with regards to the Perimeter Security action plan, to speed up legitimate trade and travel, improve security in North America, and align regulatory approaches between the two countries. Read more

    FINANCE CANADA - federal budget, in respect to ensuring horticultural programs are adequately funded.

    Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs.

    CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, with respect to food labelling, statements and claims.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Production Insurance Program, ensuring affordable insurance for horticultural producers.

    House of Commons - Direct communication with MPs on FVGC's activities and initiatives.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Advance Payments Program (APP), with respect to working to ensure horticultural producers receive cash advances without issue or delay.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - User Requested Minor Use Pesticide Program, with respect to registration of new active ingredients and products already registered in another country.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Pesticide Risk Reduction Program, reducing risk of pesticides used in horticulture production.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff to the Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Director of Policy, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - User Requested Minor Use Pesticide Program, with respect to registration of new active ingredients and products already registered in another country.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Robert Black · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Kimberly Roper · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Senate of Canada
    • Todd Lewis · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Luce Farrell · Executive Assistant, Senate of Canada
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - User Requested Minor Use Pesticide Program, with respect to registration of new active ingredients and products already registered in another country. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Advance Payments Program (APP), with respect to working to ensure horticultural producers receive cash advances without issue or delay.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Employment Insurance Act, with respect to employment insurance for temporary/seasonal horticultural workers.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriScience and AgriAssurance under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) to provide support to produce growers through research.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Maria Morley · Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Operations, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Production Insurance Program, ensuring affordable insurance for horticultural producers.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Gilles Saindon · ?Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Andrew Goldstein · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Pesticide Risk Reduction Program, reducing risk of pesticides used in horticulture production.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Kody Blois · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Hilary Peirce · Policy Advisor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Pesticide Risk Reduction Program, reducing risk of pesticides used in horticulture production.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Production Insurance Program, ensuring affordable insurance for horticultural producers.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Advance Payments Program (APP), with respect to working to ensure horticultural producers receive cash advances without issue or delay.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Production Insurance Program, ensuring affordable insurance for horticultural producers.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriScience and AgriAssurance under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) to provide support to produce growers through research.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Tom Rosser · Assistant Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs. Read more

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Advance Payments Program (APP), with respect to working to ensure horticultural producers receive cash advances without issue or delay.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Production Insurance Program, ensuring affordable insurance for horticultural producers.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriScience and AgriAssurance under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) to provide support to produce growers through research.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Jean-Guy Forgeron · Executive Vice President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
    CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Canadian Agricultural Products (CAP) Act including the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations and the Licensing and Arbitration Regulations, in respect to ensuring proper licensing, grading, labelling, packaging of horticultural products for importation, exportation and interprovincial trade. Read more

    Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Regulatory Modernization Plan, with regards to the Perimeter Security action plan, to speed up legitimate trade and travel, improve security in North America, and align regulatory approaches between the two countries.

    CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY, Safe Food for Canadians Act, with respect to the sale and marketing of fruits and vegetable products, as well as the food safety requirements for commodities.

    Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Market Access, with respect to access for Canadian horticultural products to international markets.

    CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY - Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, with respect to food labelling, statements and claims.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Peter Harder · Senator, Senate of Canada

    C-28044-1

    Senate of Canada - Direct communication with Senators on FVGC's activities and initiatives. Read more

    Bill C-280 An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (deemed trust – perishable fruits and vegetables) - to provide financial protection to produce growers and sellers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - AgriStability, AgriRecovery, AgriRisk and AgriInvest, with respect to helping Canadian horticultural producers obtain funds for production loss, and business risk management programs. Read more

    ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA, with respect to data-driven sustainability initiatives, to ensure the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s horticulture industry.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - User Requested Minor Use Pesticide Program, with respect to registration of new active ingredients and products already registered in another country.

    ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA, with respect to the common price on carbon, to ensure competitiveness of the horticulture industry.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada.

    Global Affairs Canada - Canada -United States -Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), with respect to ensuring free trade between Canada, US and Mexico of horticultural products.

    FINANCE CANADA - federal budget, in respect to ensuring horticultural programs are adequately funded.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour.

    Global Affairs Canada - Canada-US Free Trade Agreement, with respect to ensuring fair and ethical trading between the two nations.

    AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA - Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (SCAP), obtaining contributions through various funding programs (AgriMarketing, AgriInnovation etc) for the continued success of the Canadian horticultural industry.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Damien C. Kurek · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA, with respect to data-driven sustainability initiatives, to ensure the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s horticulture industry. Read more

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour. Read more

    ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA, with respect to data-driven sustainability initiatives, to ensure the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s horticulture industry.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour. Read more

    ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA, with respect to data-driven sustainability initiatives, to ensure the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s horticulture industry.

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Massimo Bergamini · In-house (organization)

    • Andrew Lang · Policy Analyst, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    • Carlos Pena · Special Assistant, Policy, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP), with respect to ensuring adequate seasonal labour. Read more

    Employment and social development Canada (ESDC) - Temporary Foreign Worker Program, to ensure adequate work force for horticulture in Canada.

    ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA, with respect to data-driven sustainability initiatives, to ensure the long-term competitiveness of Canada’s horticulture industry.

    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.