Canadian Produce Marketing Association

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. International trade, including opportunities for export and import market diversification in the fresh produce sector.

   June 18, 2026 · Yasir Naqvi · Liberal · Industry; Internal Trade; International Relations; International Trade; Agriculture

2. National Food Security Strategy– in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains.

   June 9, 2026 · Kody Blois · Liberal · Health; Industry; International Relations; International Trade; Agriculture

3. Bankruptcy Insolvency Act - Trust Provisions - In respect of establishing a financial commercial business risk mitigation tool for the fresh fruit & vegetable industry via a fair and ethical marketplace environment.

   June 9, 2026 · Jacques Gourde · Conservative · Employment and Training; Financial Institutions; Immigration; Industry; International Relations

4. A Food Policy for Canada - In respect to the governance structure of the Food Policy, establishing a consumption target for fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing access to healthy food, and ensuring economic growth.

   June 9, 2026 · Heath MacDonald · Liberal · Health; Industry; Infrastructure; Internal Trade; International Relations

5. National Food Security – in respect of strengthening the systems that support the safe, timely movement and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products across Canada’s borders and domestic supply chains.

   June 9, 2026 · Salma Zahid · Liberal · Industry; Internal Trade; International Relations; International Trade; Agriculture

6. Health Canada Food & Nutrition - A cooperative approach between government and industry / NGOs to support increased health of Canadians via focus on childhood obesity, establishment of nutrient database, harmonization between Canada and US of health claims, health & nutrition labelling, and consumer food safety education.

   May 28, 2026 · Heath MacDonald · Liberal · Health; Industry; Internal Trade; International Trade; Agriculture

7. Agriculture Policy Framework/Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. In respect to supporting development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian market place and the ability to trace fresh fruits & vegetables along the supply chain. Also in support of innovation and sector sustainability.

   May 21, 2026 · Ruby Sahota · Liberal · Environment; Health; Industry; Internal Trade; International Relations

8. Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - Organic. In respect to the Canadian Organic Regime and the Canadian Organic Standards.

   April 13, 2026 · Heath MacDonald · Liberal · Industry; International Relations; International Trade; Justice and Law Enforcement; Agriculture

9. Federal Budget 2025 - specifically related to measures of relevance and impact to the fresh produce supply chain.

   December 11, 2025 · Vince Gasparro · Liberal · Environment; Financial Institutions; Health; Industry; Infrastructure

10. Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - In relation to enabling a sufficient workforce to support domestic fruit and vegetable production.

    November 26, 2025 · Dave Epp · Conservative · Employment and Training; Immigration; Industry; Internal Trade; International Relations

Full meeting log

98 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.