Conservative Bill Supporting Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers to Become Law

December 11, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ottawa, ON – Private Member’s Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act introduced by Scot Davidson, Conservative Shadow Minister for Red Tape Reduction, has passed third reading in the Senate and is now awaiting Royal Assent.

Bill C-280 establishes a financial protection mechanism for fresh fruit and vegetable growers and suppliers to protect them from losses from a bankrupt buyer. This mechanism accounts for the highly perishable nature of produce, and other unique aspects of the produce sector that were unaddressed in existing bankruptcy law.

“Not only does this measure support farmers and help them to be more competitive in the global market, but it will also enhance our country’s food security and improve Canadians’ access to safe, nutritious and affordable fresh fruits and vegetables,” said MP Davidson.

Common Sense Bill C-280, which was sponsored by Conservative Senator Michael MacDonald, is one step further to bringing home lower prices for Canadians. Common sense Conservatives are standing up for the hard-working farmers who feed Canadians and feed the world, while bringing home lower food costs for all Canadians.

“For too long, Canada’s fresh fruit and vegetable farmers were going unpaid for the food they grew,” said MP Davidson, “but now, with the passage of this common sense bill into law, our produce farmers and suppliers will finally receive the support they deserve.”