Budget 2021 comes up short for Canadaâs fruit and vegetable growers
On behalf of Canadaâs fruit and vegetable growers, the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) applauds the federal governmentâs commitment to COVID recovery and maintaining environmental goals for our country. However, we are disappointed at the allocation of funding for agriculture in Mondayâs Budget 2021 announcement, as it fails to adequately recognize our sectorâs important role in a post-pandemic economic recovery.
âWhile the past year has been incredibly challenging for fruit and vegetable growers in Canada, we remain optimistic about our sectorâs resiliency,â said Jan VanderHout, CHCâs president and a greenhouse vegetable grower in Waterdown, Ontario. âIn light of the challenges we face, we had hoped to receive more support from the federal budget. However, we are not deterred, and will advocate further for our policy priorities directly with legislators and de
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