The commission says the proposed change came from growers
and has support from processors.
The commission says it intends to make the changes this
spring, before this year’s crops are planted.
On its
website, the commission writes “the Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG)
board, with the support of its growers, has proposed an amendment to the term
contract clause, which would extend the notice period for termination without
cause to no less than one year.
“The
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Processors Association has expressed support for
the proposal.
“In
addition, OPVG has proposed to review and revise its own board regulations with
respect to termination of term contracts for cause with a view to creating more
certainty for how and when a term contract can be terminated.
“OPVG
and the Commission have committed to work together to ensure these changes are
reflective of the needs of the industry, however this is not part of the
proposed amendment to Regulation 440.”
