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New Staff join CNLA NICOLE XAVIER

Member Services Coordinator Nicole joined our member services team on October 25, 2021. Nicole has spent the last 20+ years in hospitality, education and administrative roles. Recognized for her organizational skills, commitment to excellence and relationship building, Nicole is passionate about delivering a quality experience to our members. Complementing her experience is her formal education as a graduate of the University of Guelph. She can be reached at extension 8625 or by email at nicole@cnla-acpp.ca

STUART SERVICE

Media Coordinator

I’m excited to join the CNLA team as Media Coordinator, starting in January 2022. I arrive with a background of community news reporting and live event photography. I find myself tremendously inspired when I see and learn about the meticulous work that goes into the making of extraordinary landscapes. Stuart may be reached by email, at stuart@cnla-acpp.ca

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

President Anthony O’Neill - NL Past President Phil Paxton, CLHT, CLHM - AB First Vice President & Bill Hardy, CLHM - BC Communications Chair Second Vice President Anita Heuver - AB T reasurer & Climate Change Alan White - ON and Adaptation Chair

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BCLNA Landscape AB Landscape SK MBNLA Landscape ON Landscape NS & Garden Centres Canada Chair Landscape NB/PEI & Member Services Chair & Insurance Chair Landscape NL Landscape Canada Chair Research Chair Government Relations Co-Chair Professional Development Development Chair & Human Resources Chair Growers Canada Chair

Michael Kato - BC Jeff Oudyk - AB Aaron Krahn - SK Guy Dowhy, RSE, CLHT, CLHM - MB Paul Brydges, CLD - ON Robin Godfrey - NS

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Executive Director Victor Santacruz, CLHM CAE, victor@cnla-acpp.ca Deputy Executive Director Rebecca Doutre, CLHM CAE, rebecca@cnla-acpp.ca Executive Assistant & Cheryl Gall, CAE Office Manager cheryl@cnla-acpp.ca Growers Manager Jamie Aalbers jamie@cnla-acpp.ca Communities in Bloom Sonia Parrino Program Specialist bloom@cib-cef.com Landscape & Retail Anne Kadwell, CLHT Sector Specialist anne@cnla-acpp.ca Industry & Government Leslie Sison, CAE Relations Specialist leslie@cnla-acpp.ca Communications Dave Mazur Specialist dave@cnla-acpp.ca Communications Lauryn Mullan Coordinator lauryn@cnla-acpp.ca Member Services Teagan Schroeder Specialist teagan@cnla-acpp.ca Administrative Coordinator Megan Farias COPF Administration megan@cnla-acpp.ca Member Services Nicole Xavier Coordinator nicole@cnla-acpp Certification Edith Oyosoro Coordinator edith@cnla-acpp.ca Environmental Frydda Sandoval Policy Coordinator frydda@cnla-acpp.ca CNLA Special Projects & Christine Finn Landscape NL ED Christine@cnla-acpp.ca Minor Use/ Peter Isaacson B.Sc. MPM IPM Coordinator peter@cnla-acpp.ca Media Stuart Service Coordinator stuart@cnla-acpp.ca

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Research Report Updates from COHA THE CANADIAN ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE ALLIANCE

THE CANADIAN

COHA Connections also makes available relevant research news and updates from across Canada. Nursery growers will find the research report published by IQDHO “Optimizing the use of nitrogen fertilizers in the field production of woody ornamental plants” to be of interest. The report suggests that not only should growers re-consider their practice to not apply nitrogen fertilizers in the fall, but also that a modified nitrogen application program would contribute significantly to the reduction of GHC emissions.

Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) is currently managing a total of 10 research projects on behalf of the ornamental sector through their participation in Agriculture and AgriFood Canada’s AgriScience program. These 10 very diverse research projects represent a combined industry and government invesment in research of over $6 million. As part of their commitment to AAFC, COHA has a responsibility to communicate the ongoing research results to the sector, facilitated primarily through their website, COHA Connections. The bilingual website posts annual researcher updates, generated through an annual webinar series. These updates are available in both PDF format as well as the recorded webinars.

the researchers through a series of profile articles. The most recent editorial contribution, featuring Dr. Youbin Zheng of the University of Guelph, takes a look at his current project, Use of LEDs to improve ornamental crop production, but just as importantly, highlights the importance of “Linking research to knowledge transfer.”

On behalf of the turf grass and golf course sectors, COHA Connections is pleased to present a research report by Dr. Deb Henderson of Kwantlen Polytechnical University, Fungal biocontrol agents for control of snow mould diseased in turf grass.

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Centre at St. Matthew’s House in the Barton Village community in Hamilton, ON have a new way to connect with nature. In November 2021, the Green Cities Foundation completed the second phase of the #GreenMyCity project at St. Matthew’s House, plus a Fall Lawn Care Program at Woodlands and Birge Parks. Time in nature is more important now than ever with all the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic. This natural playground is an opportunity for kids to engage in unstructured, physically distanced play that encourages discovery and new experiences. We want to inspire nature appreciation for the next generation of children and help them to connect with plants for a greener, healthier urban environment. The renovated playground now features seven new trees, new garden beds with fresh soil and mulch, reclaimed log benching and tables, and the removal of years of built up asphalt which has been stabilized with limestone screening in preparation for interlock paver paths to be installed in 2022. The Fall Lawn Care Program at both parksWoodlands and Birge consisted of lawn aeration, grass seeding and fertilizing to prepare the parks for the winter. We anticipate completing the #GreenMycity Hamilton project next Summer, SPONSORED BY:

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COVID permitting. Once completed, St. Matthew’s House will have a completely redesigned natural playground with logs, sand areas, hills, plants, trees plus a transformed parking lot into a community gathering space to serve a fully populated and dense urban area. Three parks in the neighbourhood will also have improved landscape spaces. The Green Cities Foundation thanks our partners and sponsors for their support of the Phase 2 project build - RBC Insurance, Hamilton Community Foundation, St. Matthews House, Barton Village BIA, Golden Horseshoe Chapter of Landscape Ontario, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, Beautiful Alleys, City of Hamilton, Connon Nurseries, Dutra Landscape, Three Seasons Landscape, AVK Nursery Holdings Inc., Arborwood

Tree Service, Miller Compost, Budgetbin, Martek Supply, Abingdon Heights Ltd., Oriole Landscaping, Wentworth Landscapes, Turf Systems Inc., Al’s Lawnmower, Rock Crest Landscapes, Fibertop, Scotts, and Plant Products Inc. This work is so important for the Barton Village community in Hamilton, and the participating companies professionalism, generosity and outstanding volunteerism are so impactful. Thank you so much! For more information, contact Frydda Sandoval, CNLA Environmental Policy Coordinator frydda@cnla-acpp.ca www.cnla.ca

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INDUSTRY HUMAN RESOURCES

Government Looks to Skilled Labour Shortages BY LESLIE SISON, CAE

IT IS A REALITY that our

industry faces sever labour shortages. This is an unfortunate truth that we have known for years and years, but the COVID-19 pandemic has brought this harsh reality to light for many in the government. They have previously been able to push the blame back to employers but with labour shortages at an all-time low, even with record unemployment rates, it seems that government is finally hearing our voices. Average Canadians do not want to hold labour intensive jobs, especially those that expose them to the elements and are seasonal in nature. A quick google search will bring up a long list of articles highlighting labour deficits and the effects on the post-pandemic recovery. According to Global News, there were 800,000 job vacancies in Canada in June, even though the unemployment rate was sitting at 7.5 percent. It appears that many Canadians relied on government subsidies for various reasons which was a huge contributor to many available positions remaining unfilled. As Canada works towards returning to pre-pandemic norms, those in power are finally acknowledging that for certain sectors to survive, changes need to be made. If Canadian’s do not want these jobs, the Government is willing to look at increasing the number of immigrants allowed into Canada under the various Provincial Nominee Programs. Ontario for example is pushing to make a big impact towards recovery by looking to double the number of entrants allowed. The Conference Board of Canada reported in a recent study that, “Canada’s economic immigration system has a strong

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focus on highly educated immigrants, but this does not always correspond with the labour demand in essential sectors.” And “One of the ways to mitigate these risks is to provide the pathways to bring permanent residents with the right skills, experience, and training to work in essential occupations.” The report went on to state that many industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, retail trades and food services, are relying on temporary workers and over-qualified immigrants. If there is a successful move to ensure the government allows for a greater focus on low skilled and trade focussed entrants into Ontario, the hope is this will follow across other provinces and will help be part of the solution. CNLA will continue to engage government on behalf of its members to advocate for additional solutions to industry labour needs.

INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS – EI & COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES WEBSITE LIVE With some government benefit periods approaching their end dates and with many employers developing vaccine poli-

cies, new EI information regarding reporting (ROE) has been updated. (You may now also register for ROE Web to submit your ROEs electronically.) If you have developed a vaccine policy and have, or plan to let employees go, please note the following detail: COVID-19 vaccination l When the employee doesn’t report to work because they refuse to comply with your mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, use code E (quit) or code N (leave of absence). l When you suspend or terminate an employee for not complying with your mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, use code M (dismissal). If you use these codes, you may be contacted to determine: l if you had adopted and clearly communicated to all employees a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy l if the employees were informed that failure to comply with the policy would result in loss of employment l if the application of the policy to the employee was reasonable within the workplace context l if there were any exemptions for refusing to comply with the policy The website update has gone live. Information for employers – EI and COVID-19 https://www.canada.ca/en/employmentsocial-development/programs/ei/ ei-list/ei-roe/notice-covid-19.html EI REGULAR BENEFITS: DO YOU QUALIFY https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-regular-benefit/eligibility.html SPONSORED BY:

INDUSTRY HUMAN RESOURCES LABOUR OPPORTUNITIES CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCE COUNCIL (CAHRC) Labour continues to be the number one issue across the spectrum in Agriculture. CAHRC has heard the collective voices of industry and with some ‘out-of-thebox’ thinking, have partnered with the Government’s Student Work Placement (SWP) Program to put post-secondary students into employment opportunities in their communities. This initiative is called Growing Opportunities.

CAHRC provides the following summary: “Growing Opportunities will support Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities in the agriculture industry for agriculture and non-agriculture students. Employers in agriculture are encouraged to hire students from diverse academic backgrounds and qualify for a wage subsidy of up to $ 7500 per student. In addition, drawing from an expanded pool of candidates outside of traditional agriculture fields will bring innovation and creative solution to the sector and inspire under-represented groups such as women, Indigenous people, disabled people, and newcomers to engage in this exciting industry.” For more information on Growing Opportunities, signing up to employ a student, and applying for the wage subsidy, I encourage you to visit the CAHRC site at https:// cahrc-ccrha.ca/programs/agritalent

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Are you aware that there is a government program to assist you when your seasonal employees are off work in the colder months? Employers can use a Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) plan to increase their employees’ weekly earnings when they are unemployed due to a temporary stoppage of work, training, illness, injury, or quarantine. Payments from SUB plans that are registered with Service Canada are not SPONSORED BY:

considered as earnings and are not deducted from EI benefits (pursuant to subsection 37(1) of the EI Regulations). To benefit from this program, there is work that needs to be done in advance. These plans must be registered with Service Canada in advance of their effective date. Officers will help employers develop SUB plans that meet the requirements of EI regulations. An acceptable plan includes: l identifies the group(s) of employees covered l covers a period of unemployment caused by 1 or a combination of the following: - temporary stoppage of work - training - illness, injury, or quarantine l requires employees to apply for and be in receipt of EI benefits to receive payments under the plan l requires that the combined weekly payments from the plan and the portion of the EI weekly benefit rate does not exceed 95% of the employee’s normal weekly earnings l requires it be entirely financed by the employer l requires that on termination, all remaining assets of the plan will be reverted to the employer or be used for payments under the plan or for its administrative costs l requires that written notice of any change to the plan be given to Service Canada within 30 days after the effective date of the change l provides that the employees have no vested right to payments under the plan except during a period of unemployment specified in the plan l provides those payments in respect of guaranteed annual remuneration, deferred remuneration or severance pay will not be reduced or increased by payments received under the plan Additional documents may be required (These will be discussed with the officer assisting with the program): l a copy of the current collective agreement(s), if the plan covers employees who are members of a certified bargaining unit, in other words, unionized employees l a copy of the relevant section of the

insurance policy used to administer the SUB plan(s) (If the policy does not contain a complete plan description, a document signed by the employer containing the missing information must be included.) l a copy of the Trust Agreement l any company policies and/or personnel guidelines containing information about the plan, as well as any declarations or documents that the employees must sign to receive the SUB payment All submitted plans will be subjected to an approval process. The registration date of the SUB plan is the date on which it is submitted to Service Canada – SUB Program, if all the required conditions are met and all supporting documents are received. The plan will be registered under the employer’s business number for payroll deductions (RP) and a notification of the approval will be sent to the employer. Until a plan is registered, any amounts paid will be treated as earnings and may be deducted from the employee’s EI benefits. Sub plans must be renewed on an annual basis and employers who are already participating in the program will receive a request to renew from Service Canada. For a full overview of this program and a link to the required Sub Plan Registration form, please go to https://www.canada. ca/en/employment-social-development/ programs/ei/ei-list/ei-employerssupplemental-unemployment-benefit. html or enter in your search engine “Government of Canada Supplemental Unemployment” and it should come up as a top item in the list.

For more information, contact Leslie Sison CAE, Industry and Government Relationships Specialist leslie@cnla-acpp.ca www.cnla.ca

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GET CERTIFIED THIS FALL/WINTER SEASON The new and improved Canadian Landscape Horticulture Certification Program (LHCP) provides industry practitioners the opportunity to advance their career by proving their skills and competence to practice nursery and landscape horticulture operations across the country. The LHCP offers online written and hands-on practical tests making certification more accessible and enabling candidates to test at their own convenient time and place. The start of fall weather with the slowing down of outdoor activities marks a great opportunity to explore professional development options. Take advantage of the limited time $100 CNLA member discount to register for the Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician (CLHT) and Manager (CLHM) exams. Rather than pay $400 to register for one CLHT module and $325 to register for the CLHM exams, CNLA members will now pay $300 and $225 respectively. Visit cnlagetcertified.ca for more information.

RECERTIFICATION

Recertification is ongoing for members due for renewal in 2021 and 2022. Submit CEUs for educational activities, including for participation in online industry-related trade shows, conferences, seminars, workshops, training webinars, etc., and for service to the industry. While there is no limit to education units claimable, members are allowed to claim a maximum of 12 service units. The Recertification form includes a list of activities that qualify for CEUs. Certifications lapse if not renewed one year past the recertification date. To reinstate a lapsed certification, the certified member is required to pay the full exam registration fee, retake and pass all written components of their certification exams. Contact CNLA Professional Development to confirm your certification status and recertification date. For more information, contact Edith Oyosoro, CNLA Professional Development edith@cnla-acpp.ca https://cnla.ca

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SNOW AND ICE MANAGEMENT

A Canadian Snow and Ice Management Standard BY GERALD BOOT

AS YOU MAY RECALL in late

2020, the Canadian Snow and Ice Management Industry approached the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) with a request to consider the development of a national standard on snow and ice management. Three key reasons to support this request were identified: (a) ensuring public and worker safety, (b) rising liability and insurance costs, and (c) managing risk from snow and ice management practices to nearby ecosystems. CSA Group agreed that the proposal had merit for further investigation and with funding provided by Canadian Nursery Landscape Association the scoping review for a proposed Snow and Ice Management standard for Canada was completed in August of 2021.

to surrounding ecosystems, particularly freshwater systems. (4) Regulatory Framework; -with significant safety and environmental concerns associated with snow and ice management practices, there is currently no statutory framework that specifically regulates what the industry must do to protect the environment or the safety of the public. There was overall agreement that there is a need for a national standard on snow and ice management in Canada.

This was a very thorough exercise and by the end of August 2021 the CSA Group submitted their report to CNLA. The CSA group has undertaken a cost/ benefit analysis and authorization for a new standard project has been received from the senior management at CSA Group. With funding from the CNLA the project is scheduled to begin early in the new year. For more information, contact the CNLA at www.cnla.ca

The review included a planned process to obtain stakeholder consultation by way of a series of key informant interviews to be completed by May 2021 followed by a virtual workshop held in June 2021. Four key issues and risks facing the industry were identified by interviewed stakeholders and discussed during the workshop: (1) Liability; -snow and ice management contractors are required to bear all the liability for slips and falls on properties they service. (2) Training and Competency; -since there are no formalized requirements for contractors to meet a minimum level of training and/or competency there is a lack of consistency between operators, many of whom are “fly-by-night” operators who don’t provide a consistent and professional level of service. (3) Environmental Impacts; -with the overuse of rock salt creating significant environmental impacts

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From CAN to CNTA: The formation of Canadian Nursery Trades Association BY RITA WEERDENBURG, JANUARY 2022

ESPECIALLY GIVEN the size and diversity

of our country together with the relative infancy of the sector, it is understandable that the early history of the industry’s organization of trade associations would occur at the regional and provincial levels. The formation of these earlier regional associations was not without controversy and considerable diligence on the part of regional industry leaders, but in retrospect, their challenges were relatively minor in comparison to the more formidable task of bringing together the regional groups into a recognized, respected, and sustainable national organization. An important milestone in the Association’s history was realized through the formation of the Canadian Association of Nurserymen (C.A.N.) in 1948. This first national association was the result of discussions between the Eastern Canadian Nurserymen’s Association and a somewhat more loosely organized group of BC-based nursery growers. Upon the formation of the Canadian Association of Nurserymen, this latter group became known in 1953 as the Lower Mainland Division of the Canadian Association of Nurserymen. The objectives of the C.A.N. were focused on dealing with national issues to take to the federal government, mostly through resolutions brought forward through the Canadian Horticultural Council. Membership fees were paid directly to the C.A.N. by member companies that consisted mainly of larger nurseries and mail order companies. Feeling that this national group had little to offer smaller companies, in the late 1950s, across Canada associations began forming at the provincial level. It was not long before the need to unify all groups into a single association was identified and a series of meetings and committees followed. The first planning committee was chaired by Elmer Banting of Brookdale Kingsway Nurseries and resulted in a recommendation for a national umbrella association, whereby all existing landscape and nursery associations which had been formed at the provincial level would be members of a national association and nominal dues would be paid to support their work at the federal level. The recommendations of this Banting Report were not passed at the 1961/62 conventions. Two years later, after much stvudy and discussion by a second planning committee, under the guidance of David Hunter of

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BC, the somewhat modified recommendations of the Banting Report were brought forth once again as the best solution to the formation of a strong national association. While this second attempt at unification of the regions to form a national association was ultimately successful, this accomplishment was not without controversy. No doubt the high regard of the convention participants for the Planning Committee, which included David Hunter BC, Len Cullen ON, John McDonald AB, and Keith Laver ON, was in large part responsible for the ultimate approval of the motion. In 1964, CAN president Len Cullen announced the formation of the Canadian Nursery Trades Association. The following are the opening remarks of his editorial, “A sign of our times and what it means to you,” which appeared in the January 1964 issue of The Nurseryman: “Something happened at the beginning of the year that I want to tell you about. On January 1st, 1964, nurserymen, and those in allied trades, from coast to coast in Canada set their hand and seal to a new document that will go down in the history of our industry as a time of great achievement. For the first time, we have agreed among ourselves, which is always a step in the direction of success, and in effect have pledged our support one for the other. There are certain things in our industry which we have not been able to accomplish in the past due to the loose knots that have tied us together. These knots have had the annoying habit of slipping and leaving the old CAN in a rather weak position. With the coming of integration of our trade associations we have a knot tied strong and firm.”

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A Sign of Our Times and What It Means to You BY LEN CULLEN, JANUARY 1964

SOMETHING HAPPENED at the

on a basis you and I can never hope to cope with, yet we, I believe, have a better product to sell. The only way we can compete, to swing the deal, to advertise, to lobby, and raise the standards of our trade on a national basis is for you, as a member, to take an ACTIVE part in the activities of this organization. This point needs to be stressed. When you sign up, you pledge financial support as well as moral, active support.

beginning of the year that I want to tell you about. On January 1, 1964 nurserymen, and those in allied trades, from coast to coast in Canada set their hand and seal to a new document which will go down in the history of our industry as a time of great achievement. For the first time, we have agreed among ourselves which is always a step in the direction of success and have in effect pledged our support one for the other. There are certain things in our industry which we have not been able to accomplish in the past due to the loose knots that tie us together. These knots have had the annoying habit of slipping and leaving the old C.A.N. in a rather weak position. With the coming of integration (joining together) of our trade associations we have a knot tied strong and firm. It is not my intention to go into the bylaws, constitution, or fee structure or our new, reorganized, revitalized, national association, sufficient to say that our new name (your new name), will be the Canadian Nursery Trades Association. It is an organization to serve the collective needs of its members, you and you and you. The new C.N.T.A. is your headquarters for new ideas, promotion, plant quarantine, fair trade practices, horticultural standards for nursery stock and landscape contracting, research, education, representation on the Canadian Horticultural Council, tariffs, nursery stock inspection, growers and propagators, landscaping and of course, friendship and association with other members of the trades. This is a big package, and if you did not know that Christmas was over you would think you were being given a great big present. YOU’RE NOT. All this is not free. There are two conditions to be met by every member. First, because the new

“A man of words and not of deeds, Is like a garden full of weeds.”

Len Cullen (1983) among the roses at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. C.N.T.A. is made up from your provincial nursery and landscape trades across Canada and these organizations appoint the Board of Directors for the C.N.T.A., you must join your regional group. Membership in your local association, with paid up fees entitles you to membership in the C.N.T.A. at no extra cost (your provincial association rebates one third of your dues to the C.N.T.A. office in Ottawa). The second condition of membership is that you participate. The only way we can aggressively advance as an industry is through the free exchange of ideas. Therefore, we are calling upon you to take part in a program of mutual aid. The people handling nursery stock are not our real competitors, our real competitors are the giants of industry, car manufacturers, electrical appliance, furniture and TV manufacturers, cosmetics firms, cigarette and alcohol firms who are competing for the family dollar

Please do not think for one moment that this organization is a caddy to carry all your luggage – no sir. The C.N.T.A. is more like a golf bag, you have to supply the clubs and use them. Through your elected representative from your home province, or group of provinces as in the Maritimes, you must make your wants known, express your ideas, cast your vote and in every other way possible, take part to see that this industry of which we are members continues on the move to bigger and better things. On our recent tour of the Canadian Western Provinces, I could not help but marvel at the vigour and enthusiasm of this industry on the move. If this great awakening can be channeled into constructive activities to improve the productiveness of our industry, and to educate a nation to the usefulness, beauty, pleasure and satisfaction of growing plants, then we are indeed rendering a service to Canada and at the same time improving our own standards of living. Well, we are making a new start. Hop aboard. We are gaining steam. The C.N.T.A. is on the move. Reprinted from THE NURSERYMAN, January 1964.

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The United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties COP26 BY FRYDDA SANDOVAL

THE UNITED KINGDOM HOSTED

the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021. The conference took place at a time of heightened environmental awareness post-pandemic since the Paris Accords in 2015 and three decades since the first Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change (IPCC) published the First Assessment Report, the foundation for the negotiations. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enact decisive, collaborative climate action, the conference was created to monitor and review the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and determine the scale of ambition and effort to limit global warming and safeguard a sustainable future for people and nature in the next decade. Early this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a “Code Red for Humanity Report,” which outlines the effects of potential climate futures on the frequency and intensity of natural events such as heatwaves, flooding, wildfires and sea-level rise. According to scientists, to limit global warming to 1.5 °C, we need to rapidly decarbonize and halve emissions by 2030. But net-zero is only part of the story because we need to ensure we’re also focused on protecting, managing and restoring nature. After all, there is no point in transitioning to a net-zero economy if our vital ecosystems continue to be degraded. At the summit in Glasgow, the Paris Agreement was re-examined with nations asked to deliver more ambitious pledges on reducing greenhouse

gas emissions, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

estimate that we are now on a path to between 1.8°C and 2.4°C of warming.

WHAT DID THE CONFERENCE COVER?

At the end of the COP26 United Nations Climate Conference, there was a consensus reached by over 190 countries after two weeks of intense negotiations. COP26 resulted in the completion of the Paris Agreement rulebook and kept the Paris targets alive, limiting global warming to 1.5 °C. In order to deliver on these promises, COP26 also agreed for the first time to accelerate efforts towards the phase-down of unabated coal power and inefficient fossil fuel subsidies and recognized the need for support towards a just transition.

With a clear focus on action, discussions revolved around achieving four major goals.

Secure global net-zero by mid-century and keep 1.5 degrees within reach. Adapt to protect communities and natural habitats. States are being encouraged to protect and restore ecosystems and build defences, warning systems, and resilient infrastructure to avoid the loss of lives, homes, and livelihoods. Mobilize finance to make good on The Canadian Nursery Landscape the promise to pool at least $100bn in Association (CNLA) was represented by climate finance per year by 2020. The Anthony O’Neil, President of CNLA, Bill Paris Agreement set a goal of providing Hardy, CNLA Vice President, and Alan finance to developing countries to White, CNLA Climate Change & Adaptatackle climate change. At this year’s tion Committee & Treasurer. Together summit, developed nations are being they gained an understanding of how told to act on their promise to give at COP works and who the least $100bn in climate finance per participants were, year from 2020 to help secure making invaluable global net-zero emissions. connections for Work together to deliver on these future meetings. goals. At COP26, parties will need to finalize the Paris Rulebook, Anthony O’Neill, which sets out the steps needed CNLA’s President, to realize the Paris Agreement. indicated that “It was Governments, businesses and civil encouraging to see the society will need to work collaborainclusion of plants Anthony O’Neill tively to deliver these climate goals. in the discussions Under the Paris Agreement, 195 countries set a target to keep average global temperature change below 2°C and as close as possible to 1.5°C. Before COP26, the planet was on course for a dangerous 2.7°C of global warming. Based on new announcements made during the Conference, experts

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around finding solutions to our changing climate. A first-time pledge from Canada of $USD 8.1M to the UN’s annual Adaptation Fund, which has now reached $USD 356M, is another indication of our government’s commitment to helping Canadians adapt to our changing reality. Plants play a crucial part in helping us adapt, and we look forward to working

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with government and our international partners in horticulture to amplify our message through future COP’s so that the power of plants can truly be understood.” Bill Hardy, CNLA Vice President, expressed that “Governments are beginning to recognize the importance of Nature-Based Solutions, our solutions, and their critical importance in the carbon cycle. Going forward, Bill Hardy we must be involved and be at that table. This was a critical first step.” explained Bill Hardy. Alan White, CNLA Climate Change & Adaptation Committee & Treasurer, described that the Summit had a vast diversity of players at the table with interesting, innovative global ideas. SPONSORED BY:

Alan was stunned at how little the conversations related to the climate crisis within our cities, which in many parts of the world is in much Alan White greater peril than the planet as a whole. The conversation about how we might absorb vast amounts of carbon and improve air quality within our urban environments is not well understood, and the role plants might play in such a large conversation seems distant to many as a scalable solution. He can attest that there are far greater opportunities for urban horticulture in the future to showcase the important role our urban landscapes play.

WHAT DOES COP26 MEAN FOR THE HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY?

The ornamental horticulture and landscape industry can assist in achieving the COP 26 goals. The industry has the skills to produce plant material, design and manage resilient spaces. Our sector spans the built and natural environment and can respond to the interconnected, complex climate change issues in urban cities, suburban neighbourhoods, and rural communities. For more information, contact Frydda Sandoval, CNLA Environmental Policy Coordinator frydda@cnla-acpp.ca www.cnla.ca

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GROWERS CANADA

Registered pesticides for nursery use poster now available in English BY JAMIE AALBERS

THE QUEBEC INSTITUTE for the

Development of Ornamental Horticulture “Institut québécois du développement de l’horticulture ornementale (IQDHO)” has recently developed a tool to support nursery and garden growers, horticulturists in municipal green spaces, and ornamental horticulture advisers in their choice of phytosanitary treatments. Available free of charge on the AgriRéseau website, the “Registered pesticides approved in ornamental nurseries” poster

OPTIMIZING THE USE OF NITROGEN FERTILIZERS IN THE PRODUCTION OF WOODY ORNAMENTAL PLANTS IN THE FIELD

collects information on plant protection products in nurseries (perennials, shrubs, and ornamental trees). It presents a wealth of useful information on each product (active ingredient, health risk index, environmental risk index, re-entry time, etc.), their effectiveness on the various crop pests, and their impacts on auxiliary fauna. (https://cohaconnections.ca/ registered-pesticides-for-nursery-useposter-now-available-in-english/)

Nursery growers will be interested in the results of this research report published by Émilie Lemaire, Agr, M.Sc., Project Manager, IQDHO, and posted to the COHA research website (ww.cohacon-

Registered Pesticides in Ornamental Nursery Effectiveness on crop pests Impacts on auxiliary fauna

Beleaf 50SG (29796) , Entrust SC (30382)

Cygon 480 EC (9807)

Flonicamide (29)

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Spinosad (5 et 6)

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Dimethoate (1B) Spinetoram (5)

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Lambda-cyhalothrin(3)

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Doktor Doom (28402), EverGreen Emulsifiable 60-6 (24927)

Piperonyl Butoxyde/Pyrethrins (27A et 3)

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Dyno-mite (25229), Sanmite (25134)

Pyridaben (21)

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Endeavor 50 WG (27273)

Pymetrozin (9B)

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Floramite SC (27924)

Bifenazat (20D)

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Foray 48BA (24978), Foray 48B (24977)

Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (11B2)

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Forbid 240 SC (28590)

Spiromesifen (23)

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Kontos (29567)

Spirotetramat (23)

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Kopa (31433) , Neudosan (27886) , Opal (28146) PRO Insecticidal Soap Concentrate (28270)

, Safer's Insecticidal Soap (14669)

Landscape oil (28124) Malathion 500 EC (5821)

Potassium salts of fatty acids



Mineral oil



Malathion (1B) Cyflumetofen (25)



Entomopathogenic nematodes ( many species)6

N/A

Orthene 75 SP (14225)

Acephate (1B)



Pyganic Crop Protection EC 1.4 II (30164)

Pyrethrins (3)



Ripcord 400 EC (15738)

Cypermethrin (3)



Shuttle 15 SC (28640), Kanemite (28641)

Acequinocyl (O,N,A) (20B)

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Trounce (24363) Vegol (Crop Oil) (32408)

, Doktor Doom Formule 420 3 en 1 (32819)

Vendex 50 W (16309)

12 -24 h

0 -

12 h -4 d

12 h or according to crop



205

289

12 h -49 d





121

12 h





100



313

137

12 h









312

12 h





12 h





12 h



12 h





148

12 h









100-121







115

156

12 h 72 h











146

144



234



12-72 h







121

12 h 12 h

 









2 -

 







 









 



12 h



1 -

113

REI5 12 h

110-200

ERI4 77

159-350

HRI2-3 23



Parasitic wasps 



Predatory bugs







Lacwewings

Syrphid flies







Thrips





Spider mites

Ladybugs

Japanese beetle





Tarnish bug







Aphids

Lepidopteran leafminers

Tent caterpillars

Scales





1 3

12 h



174

184







12 h 24 h

Fatty acids and pyrethrin (3)

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

102

244

Canola oil

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Fenbutatin oxide (12B)

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126

169

12 -48 h

PESTS EFFECTIVENESS RATINGS/ ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES /DISEASES

TOXICITY RATINGS ON NATURAL ENNEMIES

0 = ineffective 1= low 2 = medium 3 = excellent - = does not apply or effect unknown

 = low toxicity  = high toxicity

The white cases represent the pesticides and pests/entomopathogenic nematodes/diseases pairs for wich they are registered in Canada, according to the corresponding column. The effectiveness ratings are determined, based on doses approved in Canada, field observations of agronomists in Quebec, ratings published in various Ingetrated Fruit Production (IFP) posters (Campbell, A. and Provost, C. 2018, Chouinard et al., 2016, Firlej, A. et al., 2017) and from various bibliographic sources from a wide range of hosts that are not necessarily associated with ornamental species. This information is presented as a indicative only, and in no way represent agronomic recommendations. Your advisor can support you as to the choice of phytosanitary products, taking into account various parameters specific to your nursery, in particular to the phenomena of potential resistance.



Nealta (31284)

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3 -

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Delegate WG (28778) Demand CS (27428), Lambda-Cyhalothrin CS (28946)

Predatory mites

 

Bees

Flupyradifurone (4D) Permethrin (3)

Conserve 120 SC (27278), Conserve 480 SC (26834), Entrust 80 (27825) Success 480 SC (26835)

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Altus (33176) Ambush 500 EC (14882), Bio-Environmental Permethrin (24071), Pounce 384 EC (16688)

Leafhoppers

Chlorantraniliprole (28)

Tussock moth caterpillars

Acelepryn (28980)

Weevils

Active ingredients (chemical groups)

Flea beetles

Insecticides, miticides and entomopathogenic nematodes (registration number)

Crops1

2021 Edition

TOXICOLOGICAL RISKS INDEX High health risk

 = medium toxicity - = unknown

Toxicity datas on natural enemies come from various bibliographics sources mainly published in North America and from rankings presented in various IFP posters (Campbell, A. and Provost, C. 2018, Chouinard et al., 2016, Firlej, A. et al., 2017).

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Low health risk Undefined Risk/do not apply

NOTES (CONTINUED ON THE BACK) Active ingredients in green : Biopesticides as definded by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) = Phytosanitary products likely to be accepted by organic certification organizations. Confirm with your certification organization if the product is approved. 1. Registered on ornamental plants in general Approved for specific ornamental plants, see the label 2. HRI = Health Risk Index. 3. This color classification was developed by the IQDHO team based on the HRS and does not imply the SAgE Pesticides scientific committee. The highest HRI was used for the classification. 4. ERI = Environmental Risk Index 5. REI = Re-Entry Interval. (h = hour, d = day and - = unknown or not applicable) 6. Entomopathogenic nematodes are not considered registered pesticides 7. Efficacy may vary depending on the microorganism founded

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GROWERS CANADA nections.ca). The report suggests that not only should growers re-consider their practice to avoid nitrogen fertilizer applications in the fall, but also that a modified nitrogen application program would contribute significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for plant growth and given that soils cannot provide all of a plant’s needs, field growers mostly use mineral nitrogen fertilizers (MNF) to meet those needs. The use of MNFs generates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions directly through the denitrification of inorganic N into nitrous oxide in the field and through a tractor’s fuel consumption which releases carbon dioxide. Fractioning applications and synchronizing them with crop needs are ways to maximize plant uptake of N and reduce losses to the environment. Fall nitrogen fertilization is not widely used in field nursery production because of a popular belief that late nitrogen application can interfere with winter hardening of plants. However, soil temperatures and metabolic activity of trees are higher in early fall than they are in early May. These fall conditions are more advantageous for nitrogen uptake by the roots, and that N will be stored in the tree for the winter and quickly available in the spring. This project studied the effect of early spring and fall mineral nitrogen fertilization on plant growth, quality, nitrogen content and winter survival under Quebec conditions. Lilacs (Syringa reticulata “Ivory Silk”), oak (Quercus rubra) and cedars (Thuja occidentalis) were included in the study. When compared to spring application, nitrogen uptake and growth did not increase when N was applied in the fall. In fact, there were no noticeable differences between trees across the treatments, even for those where yearly application of nitrogen was reduced by 50kg/ha. Additionally, there was no increased winter injury in fall fertilized crops. Further long-term research needs to be conducted, and on other species, but conSPONSORED BY:

sider this - with the elimination of 50kg N/ha it is estimated that GHG emissions could be reduced by 807 kg CO2e/ha.

FROM NAPPO 2021 – THE FOUR P’S OF PLANT HEALTH RISK

After a year’s absence due to the pandemic, The North American Plant Protection Organization (NAPPO) held its 44th Annual Meeting virtually on November 3rd – 5th. Among many other items the agenda consisted of updates from the national plant protection organizations (NPPOs) of Canada, the US and Mexico, along with a full day of presentations and discussions on systems-based approaches as sustainable risk management tools. From the CFIA, Wendy Asbil shared Canada’s perspectives on some of the risks that “keep us awake at night” – the Pests, Pathways, Patterns and People. The most obvious are the Pests and invasive species - spotted lantern fly, Lymantria spp., box tree moth, elm zigzag sawfly, Japanese stiltgrass, kudzu, jointed goatgrass, giant reed and molluscs, not to mention those we do not even know about yet. Pathways refer to how the pests enter Canada and it’s not just through plant movement. Conveyances and cargo, like containers, pipes, tiles, trucks, campers and marine vessels all carry risk. Mail and courier pathways are not new, but the volume of materials being shipped in this manner is increasing, with pest risk increasing along with the volume.

Shifts in import/export patterns and new trade routes are also contributing to increased pest spread risk. Port congestion means some materials now travel further overland to find a port that can handle them, consumer choices are changing for more exotic foods and goods and with some consumers even trading in insect pests, and more equipment is being shipped to northern ports to support mining and natural gas exploration. And lastly, people… with the surge in on-line buying and selling, consumers have become individual importers and exporters, with many unaware of the associated international obligations. But people are also supporting management of the risks through their active and growing involvement in community science. The public has proven to be enthusiastic and extremely adept at finding pests in their local communities and then posting their discoveries on public platforms like iNaturalist. NPPO’s, like the CFIA, are the nation’s firewall in a sense to manage these risks. It is an immensely challenging task. Certainly, systems approaches that help manage the risks and support NPPO’s efforts are going to become more and more important within each country as well as between trading partner countries around the world. For more information, contact Jamie Aalbers, Growers Manager jamie@cnla-acpp.ca www.cnla.ca

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GARDEN CENTRES CANADA

GCC Retail Summit Returns This Summer BY ANNE KADWELL, CLHT

LOOKING FORWARD to seeing our

growing in a whole new light. There will be actionable takeaways that you can bring back to your business to make an immediate and material impact.

independent retail garden centre owners and operators from across Canada at our second GCC Summit in Edmonton, Alberta. We are currently putting together our tour and presentation roaster. Our first day will include an action package day of touring local garden centres big and small. We will be heading to Greenland Garden Centre a family business, located in Sherwood Park, AB. Greenland has grown to be a premier destination for gardening products, greenhouse plants, home décor, and so much more. Starting with 17 employees the first year, the payroll now includes up to 170 people in the busiest spring months. This is not only a busy garden centre it’s also a yummy place to eat. This very well could be one of our dinner stops while we enjoy the garden centre décor around us. (insert photo) Deborah Sirman is a co-owner of Greenland Garden Centre in Sherwood Park, AB. Born into a family business that included landscaping, maintenance, and a retail garden centre, her experience in the industry spans over many decades. Deb’s main focus was not only finding creative ways to attract customers, but to

Corey’s unique background that combines his experiences from working at The Coca-Cola Company, his family’s IGC/growing operation business and in a consulting role now for 10 years, will both entertain and enlighten you. For more information, contact Anne Kadwell CLHT, CNLA Landscape & Retail Sector Specialist anne@cnla-acpp.ca www.cnla.ca

Corey Bordine our 2022 Keynote Speaker

keep them coming back again and again. WE are thrilled to have Corey Bordine open on the second day as our keynote speaker. As a Gallup® Certified Global Clifton Strengths Coach, Corey will take you on a journey to help you transform yourself and your business. During this high energy keynote, you will globetrot to South Africa on safari, enter into a 24/7 manufacturing plant and see IGC retailing &

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