Summer Newsbrief 2021 by Canadian Nursery Landscape Association

SUMMER 2021 - VOL 30 ISSUE 2

Canada's Green Industry News

INSIDE • CNLA President's Message • Snow & Ice Claims • Member Savings Programs • Federal Budget Review • LHCP Social Media Campaign • Box Tree Moth

GARDEN MAKEOVERS A Landscape Ontario contest honours frontline families

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

CNLA long time volunteer Anthony O'Neil, from Newfoundland & Labrador, assumed the role of CNLA President in April 2021.

Hello Everyone, and Happy Spring! I am sure gearing up for 2021 has been taxing on everyone. Challenges with supply, increased pressure on assuring labour needs, COVID-19 protocols and procedures are only a few things adding to our risk. That being said, the overall outlook for 2021 is optimistic across the country. Many are off to a great start and on behalf of the CNLA I wish you all the greatest success. Adapting to the realities of the pandemic was no small feat. We are all very thankful to Phil Paxton for his numerous hours of attention during his Presidency. Much effort was given to keeping everyone up to date on the changing impacts to our industry due to the pandemic. Much effort was also given to staying on mission with CNLA initiatives. During the past year the management of the CNLA office never missed a beat. Thank you to our staff for their commitment and seemless adaptation to the changes needed to keep the office running. It is a testament to the foresight and organization of our team that we were so readily able to adapt. As CNLA volunteers and staff we have been doing a lot of Zoom zooming. This is surely true for all of our provincial associations and committees. The level of commitment to volunteering by our industry members is impressive. On behalf of the CNLA, I cannot thank you enough for you time and effort. In Canada, our industry association is unique to the world by encompassing the three sectors of Garden Centres, Growers and Landscapers. This structure allows for partnership that is invaluable in realizing opportunities across the whole value chain. As we approach the 100th anniversary of the CNLA, in 2022, I would like to thank our founders for their foresight and vision. In addition to our CNLA sector commodity groups, we have numerous standing committees that invite participation from provinces and sectors. I encourage all of you to contact your provincial associations to see how you can get involved. Your insight would be greatly appreciated, and you will find the participation very rewarding and helpful to the growth of your own company. There is a lot going on within our industry. National and provincial news are published regularly so please take the time to keep informed. You will especially want to keep up with our member services highlights. There are significant opportunities for savings... CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

President Past President First Vice President & Communications Chair Second Vice President Treasurer & Climate Change and Adaptation Chair

Anthony O’Neill - NL Phil Paxton, CLHT, CLHM - AB Bill Hardy, CLHM - BC Anita Heuver - AB Alan White - ON

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BCLNA Michael Kato - BC Landscape AB Jeff Oudyk - AB Landscape SK Aaron Krahn - SK MBNLA Guy Dowhy, RSE, CLHT, CLHM - MB Landscape ON Paul Brydges, CLD - ON Landscape NS & Robin Godfrey - NS Garden Centres Canada Chair Landscape NB/PEI & Kevin Nauss, CLHM - NB Member Services Chair & Insurance Chair Landscape NL Peggy Head - NL Landscape Canada Chair Leslie Cornell, RSE - SK Research Chair Vic Krahn, CLHT - SK Government Relations Co-Chair Christene LeVatte - NS Government Relations Co-Chair Michael Murray - NL Professional Development Chair & Jeff Foley, CLHT, CLHM - BC Human Resources Chair Growers Canada Chair Jeff Olsen - ON

STAFF

Executive Director Deputy Executive Director Executive Assistant & Office Manager Growers Manager Communities in Bloom Program Coordinator Landscape & Retail Sector Specialist Industry Human Resources & Government Relations Communications Specialist Communications Coordinator Member Services, COPF & Special Projects Member Services COPF Administration Professional Development Environmental Policy Coordinator Director of Development CNLA Special Projects & Landscape NL ED Minor Use/ IPM Coordinator

Victor Santacruz, CLHM CAE, victor@cnla-acpp.ca Rebecca Doutre, CLHM CAE, rebecca@cnla-acpp.ca Cheryl Gall, CAE cheryl@cnla-acpp.ca Jamie Aalbers jamie@cnla-acpp.ca Sonia Parrino bloom@cib-cef.com Anne Kadwell, CLHT anne@cnla-acpp.ca Leslie Sison leslie@cnla-acpp.ca Dave Mazur dave@cnla-acpp.ca Andrew Dmytrasz andrew@cnla-acpp.ca Teagan Giddings (ON LEAVE) teagan@cnla-acpp.ca Megan Farias megan@cnla-acpp.ca Edith Oyosoro edith@cnla-acpp.ca Lauryn Mullan lauryn@cnla-acpp.ca Frydda Sandoval frydda@cnla-acpp.ca Jerry Lawlor Jerry@cnla-acpp.ca Christine Finn Christine@cnla-acpp.ca Peter Isaacson B.Sc. MPM peter@cnla-acpp.ca

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Here are a few recent CNLA activities to highlight: •

CNLA, through its Government Relations Committee, has been progressively working with the Federal Government to secure a place for our industry within the 2 Billion Trees Promise made by our Prime Minister. Trees planted in our urban areas should be part of that promise, and we are optimistic that our members will all have a large part to play in this initiative. More plants going into the ground. Good news!

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Our Landscape Horticulture Certification Program (LHCP) has been renewed, and made more accessible through an online format. Visit www.cnlagetcertified.ca for more information.

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Garden Centres Canada (GCC) has been seeing a decline in membership over the recent past. As a result, we are revisiting our approach with the hope of building a stronger community among our garden centre members from coast to coast. GCC has recently unveiled a new logo which is available for all members to use in promoting the pride and value we have as a national association in our local garden centres. Please follow the GCC Retail News and send comments and questions to us. Your insight and critique on what we are doing will help us greatly in developing programs and providing relevant information for you as members.

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Communities in Bloom (CiB) is now part of our family. CNLA and CiB share many of the same values that promote the greening of cities as well as fostering environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits to Canadians. Now being owners of the CiB program, we hope to improve synergises between communities and our members. Reach out to your local CiB group of volunteers or contact our office to see if getting involved is a good fit for your company.

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This year CiB, CNLA and GCC are partnering in a national-wide ‘summoning of hope for new beginnings’ by inviting Canadians to plant HOPE GARDENS. The campaign ‘Hope is Growing’ is encouraging the planting of yellow, the international colour of Hope. Keep an eye on what’s happening in your area or visit www.hopeisgrowing.ca to register!

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The Canadian Garden Council has declared 2022 the ‘Year of The Garden’. A number of events are in the planning stage and CNLA looks forward to partnering with this campaign.

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As a member of CNLA, you have a wealth of resources at your fingertips. Connect with your provincial association to ensure that you are getting the most out of your membership. You can also keep up to date by plugging into our social media accounts and by signing up for the monthly electronic membership updates. During these times of isolation and renewed concern for our local communities, it is important to recognize and promote the commonalities between our provinces and realize the opportunities we at the CNLA have to foster sustainable prosperity for our members coast to coast. As your President, I look forward continuing the work of bringing the value of our National Association to all members. Thank you for your confidence and support, and hopefully we will all get to meet face to face soon. Until then, stay safe, stay in touch with your thoughts, and most of all - have fun in your work, bringing the joys of horticulture to your community! All the Best,

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CLIMATE CHANGE & ADAPTATION

CHAMPIONS OF GREEN CITIES A I P H G R E E N C I T Y CO N F E R E N C E

On Earth Day, 2021 the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its annual Green City Conference in a virtual format. THE AIPH ORGANIZES the Green City conference to keep its members, partners, and supporters up to date on Green City developments. These conferences focus on specific aspects of urban greening and provide a forum for ornamental producers, green businesses within the supply chain, landscape professionals, and leading influencers to interact and learn about the latest developments in the science and practice of living green urban environments. The 2021 conference brought together a worldwide panel of professionals, organizations, city councils, and government administrations involved in the challenge of making our cities better places to live, where plants, landscaping and nature ensure benefits for citizens in terms of quality of life, well-being, and economic, social, and ecological services of its connection. The panel of international speakers included Professor Rob Adams AM, City Architect of Melbourne, Australia. In 1985, Prof. Adams developed the strategic plan to make the city of Melbourne a city that attracts people; the plan included reclaiming street-space, widened pathways and more trees to create recreational areas with natural

shading canopies. Today, Melbourne is recognized as one of the most liveable cities, and acts as an exemplar of the battle against climate change. From the City of Toronto, Canada, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie shared insights from her experience in inspiring the next generation of climate leaders through the C40 Women for Climate mentorship programme. The programme aims to promote projects that align with the city climate action strategy and help Toronto survive, adapt, and thrive in any challenge, particularly climate change and growing inequities. In addition, we learned about case studies that promote the essential role of plants in creating vibrant urban areas in which people and businesses can thrive. Ms. Anne Jaluzot delivered a case study of Barcelona. Her presentation presented evidence of pollution reduction and increased social interaction after some changes in traffic patterns and replacing roadways with living green. Similarly, the founder of Niek Roozen Landscapes B.V., Netherlands, introduced the power of plant selection in dominating landscape performance and the multi-functionality of urban greening.

Mr. Bill Hardy, Chair of AIPH Green City Committee and CNLA Vice President, delivered the Conference welcoming and closing remarks. In his closing comments, he pointed out how older cities can be fixed to meet the same goals without colossal infrastructure costs and the value of rethinking our streets and transforming them into green spaces for people. Videos of the event and discussions can be found on the AIPH YouTube page.

The Climate Change & Adaptation committee is tasked with the research and promotion of efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change through Canadian Green Industry solutions. FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Frydda Sandoval, Environment Coordinator 1.888.446.3499 ext 8695, frydda@cnla-acpp.ca

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IN THE NEWS

LO's GARDEN MAKEOVER CONTEST RECOGNIZES FRONTLINE HEROES IN THE SUMMER OF 2020, Landscape Ontario (LO) launched the Garden Makeover Program as a way to recognize the dedication of frontline workers across the province. LO received over 1,000 nominations from friends, neighbours, patients and family members, who each shared incredible stories of selflessness, devotion and compassion. Developed by members of LO’s COVID-19 Task Force, the Garden Makeover Contest is a way for leaders in the landscape and horticulture profession to give back to those who worked selflessly to keep our communities safe during the coronavirus pandemic. 10 winners were selected: one $5,000 project in each regional chapter and one $25,000 overall recipient.

WINNER $25,000 GARDEN MAKEOVER: SANDRA LISTER, PEFFERLA A Registered Nurse at Toronto Western Hospital with over two decades experience, Sandra worked on both a SARS unit in 2003 and a COVID-19 unit this year. Sandra contracted COVID-19 in April, but showed extraordinary dedication by returning to work after making a full recovery. An avid gardener, Sandra is the mother of five children. WINNER $5,000 GARDEN MAKEOVER: JADA PARCELLS, BOWMANVILLE Jada has worked as a nurse at Markham Stouffville Hospital for more than 20 years, and has served as team lead for its COVID-19 Assessment Centre since the outbreak began. In the spring, Jada stepped in to help at Markham’s Participation House after a COVID-19 outbreak spread through all of the home’s residents and staff members. A mother of two, Jada is passionate about gardening. SANDRA BEST, ORILLIA Sandra works at the David Busby Centre, a community not-for-profit organization, which advocates for individuals and families within the County of Simcoe who

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are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Sandra has worked tirelessly during the pandemic to support people facing tremendous challenges and her garden is “her escape and her happy place.” REBECCA DAVIS, GRIMSBY, ONT. An ICU nurse at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ont., for over 20 years, Rebecca is a breast cancer survivor, who had just recently returned to work following cancer treatment when the pandemic struck in March. Rebecca lives with her husband Ed who is also a nurse, and their two children. Rebecca says after taking two years off from really looking after their garden, they could definitely use some assistance — something the couple is so used to giving others each and every day. LISA FERNANDES, ST. THOMAS Lisa is a Personal Support Worker at Caressant Care Mary Bucke in St. Thomas, Ont., — a place she calls her second home. To Fernandes, colleagues and residents are family. During the pandemic, Lisa has done everything she can to support her work family — even letting a younger colleague stay at her home to help minimize the risk to the colleague’s family. Lisa loves

spending time in her backyard with Bruno and Sasha, her Italian mastiff/boxers. LAURA AND BRAD RENAUD, PAY IT FORWARD TO MEGAN AND DAN MONK, AMHERSTBURG Laura (pharmacy technician) and Brad Renaud (volunteer firefighter) are dedicated frontline workers who made the selfless decision to give their garden makeover to firefighter colleague Dan Monk and his wife Megan during a time of great stress for the Monk family. Megan was recently diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer, and the firefighter community in Amherstburg has rallied to support them. Dan and Megan are parents to two young children. JESSICA GRAFF, KITCHENER A nurse in the Emergency Department at St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener, Ont., Jessica says her favourite part of her job is making connections with patients and helping support people in their times of greatest need. Jessica lost two family members to COVID-19, both of which became patients at St. Mary’s before they passed. Jessica remains steadfast in her determination to serve her community during the pandemic. ALEXIS WAKELAND, GANANOQUE Alexis is a Personal Support Worker at Carveth Care Centre in Gananoque, Ont. where she “goes beyond the call of duty,” according to her nomination. A single mom and dedicated minor hockey volunteer, Alexis has taken on extra work to support patients during the pandemic. ELISE AND MARC-ANDRE DA PONTI, CLARENCE-ROCKLAND Elise and Marc-Andre took on extra work to support their communities during the pandemic, often working on call and extended 16-hour shifts. Elise is a nurse in the ICU at Ottawa General Hospital, and Marc-Andre works as a paramedic for the City of Ottawa. With an upcoming move into a new home, the couple are

excited for help with their outdoor space. In the fall of 2020, the Upper Canada and Durham Chapters completed their projects. And this spring, the Windsor Chapter provided over $10,000 worth of landscaping for the Monk family. Planning is underway across the other chapters and for the overall $25,000 project.

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MEMBER SERVICES

REPORTING INJURY CLAIMS Ontario passes new snow and ice injury claims requirements.

by Luis Costa of ClaimsPro

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 29, 2021, BILL 118 – The Occupier’s Liability Amendment Act, 2020 came into effect. The Bill amends the Occupier’s Liability Act to provide that no action shall be brought for the recovery of damages for personal injury caused by snow or ice against an occupier or an independent contractor employed by the occupier to remove snow or ice, unless, written notice of the claim is served within 60 days after the occurrence of the injury. It also stipulates what is considered proper notice to the owner or independent contractor and the obligations of the owner or contractor to notify other relevant parties. This is an important Bill for snow and ice removal contractors as it helps provide more certainty to occupiers, independent contractors and their insurers that slip and fall claims are less likely to come out of the woodwork two years down the road. This also means that occupiers and contractors should now be in a better position to have accurate logs of who was working when the incident took place, better information about the property condition, and a relationship with the current property owner for notification purposes. If there has been an injury, notification of the incident must now be personally served on or delivered by registered mail to the occupier (owner or landlord) or the independent contractor employed by the occupier to remove snow or ice on the premises during the relevant period in which the injury occurred. The party that receives the notification (occupier or contractor) is now also obligated to serve or pass along a copy of the notice or send notice by registered mail to the other party (occupier or contractor). Proper notice from a claimant must include the date, time and location that the injury occurred. It is important to note that although non-compliance with the Act does provide an occupier or contractor with an added defense to a claim, it does not prevent a claimant from filing suit within the two-year limitation period. The exceptions to the notification rules are if cause can be demonstrated by the claimant that would prevent notification within the 60-day period or manner stipulated in the Act. Failure to give notice as stipulated by the Act is not a bar in cases involving death. Relief from compliance with the Act can also be granted by the courts in the event of extenuating circumstances and when the defendant is not prejudiced by the non-compliance. If the claimant can provide sufficient photos, measurements, or witness to the event, these can overcome defendant prejudice. Discoverability of the damage or injury may also be taken into consideration by the courts, in circumstances of non-compliance with the Act. The obligation of passing along the notice of claim to other relevant parties is entirely new to the Act. Although the Act does

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GREEN ROOFS FOR HEALTHY CITIES (GRHC), have launched the first Virtual Grey to Green Conference. Designing For Tomorrow: Green Infrastructure and the Post-COVID-19 Recovery will take place June 1516, 2021. Through videos, panels, expert speakers, and networking sessions, the conference will highlight a wide range of best practices in designing and implementing green infrastructure and other nature-based solutions for addressing public health concerns exacerbated by the pandemic while building community resilience. A diverse group of presenters will share their innovative green infrastructure designs, ground-breaking research findings, and multi-functional policy that breaks the "siloed" approach. Expert panel discussions include Re-imagining Tomorrow: Building Pathways for Green Infrastructure, De-mystifying the Blue-Green Roof: Benefits and

Challenges to Innovate Water Management and Cutting the Municipal Red Tape: How to Actually Deliver I nnovative Green Infrastructure Within a Regulatory and Administrative Municipal Framework. These expert panels provide an opportunity for collaboration to support the implementation of green infrastructure approaches as cities develop their recovery strategies. The content at Grey to Green is specifically curated to inspire and elevate the work of engineers, architects, designers, landscape architects, policymakers, city planners, advocates, researchers, manufacturers, students, business professionals, water management and green infrastructure experts, and all those interested in sustainable development! Grey to Green will offer CEUs to design professionals at an affordable price. To learn more about the program and to register visit https://greytogreenconference.org/

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GARDEN CENTRES CANADA

THE LITTLE GREENHOUSE THAT COULD Garden Centres Canada would like to welcome Philip Rispens to the Garden Centres’ Canada Committee as our Saskatchewan representative. Rispens's retail operations was started in 2018 by Philip and his brother Anthonie. Both have been in the horticulture industry sector for over 15 years. The Rispens brothers landed in Regina in 2003 from the Netherlands and never looked back. They have spent a great deal of time breathing the life back into the old greenhouse, building some new greenhouses and cultivating the three acre property to provide a garden centre focused on educating the homeowner in growing successfully. They offer a large variety of plant material suitable for the Saskatchewan climate as well as have a landscaping company to install and assist where needed. Customers rave about the one-on-one expert advice as well as the variety of plant material sourced for the Prairies. It’s worth the visit, and if you can’t make it out to their Greenhouses you can always shop online. Philip is very excited about being on the GCC committee, sharing growing ideas and seasoned knowledge. He shares his passion for volunteer work with his brother Anthonie who resides on the other CNLA commodity group, Landscape Canada. We like to think of them as our dynamic duo!

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SUMMIT MOVED TO 2022 We are very hopeful that the GCC Summit will take place next year at the Coast Edmonton Place Hotel in Edmonton. Located in the downtown district it's perfect for walking adventures to local museums, theatre and shopping. Retail garden centre owners and operators will gather from across Canada to discuss, share and debrief on many subjects including the whirlwind of pandemic business over past couple of years. Registration will begin the evening of

July 12, all day bus tour to a variety of amazing independent garden centres on July 13th, followed by a full day of industry speakers on July 14th. Garden Centres Canada is very excited to welcome you all to our next Summit, looking forward to seeing you. Please look for updates in our Garden Centres Canada quarterly e-News, or contact Anne Kadwell directly.

CONTACT: Anne Kadwell NPD,CLHT, Landscape & Retail Sector Specialist 1.888.446.3499 ext 8695, anne@cnla-acpp.ca

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INDUSTRY HUMAN RESOURCES

NEW PATHWAY TO PERMANENT RESIDENCE THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT has announced new pathways to permanent residence (PR). These routes will be open for a limited time (from May 6, 2021, to November 5, 2021, or until the caps are met). The pathways are designed for candidates currently employed in Canada and intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec. To qualify a person must either perform essential work or have recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution. Essential Workers (50,000 spots) to be eligible under the policy for essential workers you must have at least 1 year of full-time experience in one of the eligible occupations and score a Canadian Level Benchmark (CLB) of on a language test. 30,000 of these spaces are available for candidates with experience in another eligible essential occupation in sectors such as sales and services, trades, transportation, agriculture, natural resources and manufacturing (the balance being directed for health care occupations). This includes the following relevant NOC codes (and more): 7271 Carpenters 7281 Bricklayers 7511 Transport truck drivers 7521 Heavy equipment operators (except crane) 7611 Construction trades helpers and labourers 8611 Harvesting labourers 6421 Retail Salespersons 8612 Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers 8613 Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers 8431 General farm workers 8432 Nursery and greenhouse workers 0821 Managers in agriculture 0822 Managers in horticulture

For recent graduates (40,000 spots) the policy has been designed for candidates who completed a Canadian educational credential since January 2017, are currently employed in Canada

(this does not have to be in a full-time capacity or in one of the essential occupations) and have CLB of five on a language test. To verify if your occupation or educational credential is eligible and to confirm if you or somebody you know/employ meets the other criteria please check the April 12, 2021, public policy details.

2021 FEDERAL BUDGET SCAN THE 2021 BUDGET has been much anticipated and it is likely the largest budget to be released by the Canadian Government. At over 700 pages, this budget tackles many COVID-19 issues in addition to the more standard information that we are used to seeing. Below is some information that we have been able to pull that could affect our industry. We will continue to process the document and will provide details if more information is uncovered. Both the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) will be extended until September 25th 2021, with the possibility of extension till November depending on the economic and public health situation. The maximum available support will drop from 65% of revenue reduction in June (the current level), to 60% in July, to 40% in August to 20% in September. There is a concurrent shifting focus to a hiring-subsidy/wage-enhancement subsidy program called Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP) which will provide an initial subsidy of 50% on incremental spend on payroll (hiring, rehiring off furlough, hours or wage increases) to businesses that have experienced revenue reductions, but on a declining ramp. The goal is to wean workers off wage supports like Employment Insurance (EI) and Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) and

get them back into the workforce or to have those with part-time hours see their hours increased. Companies must make claims under either CEWS or the new program, but not within the same four-week period. Introducing the Canada Recovery Hiring Program: This $595-milliondollar investment will help businesses pivot to recovery with incentives to hire back, grow hours, or increases wages. We announced a historic $4-Billion-dollar investment into a Digital Adoption Program to help Canadian small businesses become more competitive, go digital, take advantage of e-commerce, and become more competitive in Canada and around the world. This investment will help 160,000 businesses become more competitive, and will create jobs for 28,000 young people. Lowering Credit Card Fees: Our government committed to engaging with stakeholders to lower the average overall cost of interchange fees for small businesses. There are three objectives: lowering average interchange rates; similar pricing as between small and large merchants; and protecting consumer rewards. Starting and Scaling up: We want our Canadian companies to start-up, scale-up, access new markets and be global leaders for innovation. To do this they need access to financing. That is why we are expanding loans to include start-up costs and intangible assets, increasing the maximum loan for the Canada Small Business Financing Program to $500,000 and extending the coverage period to 15 years. The Government of Canada is announcing its intention to introduce legislation that will establish a federal minimum wage of $15 per hour, rising with inflation, with provisions to ensure that where provincial or territorial minimum wages are higher, that wage will prevail. This will directly benefit over 26,000 workers who currently make less than $15 per hour in the federally regulated private sector. Helping Employers Train and Recruit Workers: The 2021 budget proposes to provide $960 million over three years, beginning in 2021-22, to Employment and Social Development Canada for a new Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program. Working primarily with sector associations and employers, funding would help design and deliver training that is relevant to the needs of businesses, especially small and

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INDUSTRY HUMAN RESOURCES medium-sized businesses, and to their employees. This funding would also help businesses recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. Ensuring Communities Recover Through Skills Training and Workforce Planning: Budget 2021 proposes to provide $55 million over three years, starting in 2021-22, to Employment and Social Development Canada for a Community Workforce Development Program. The program will support communities to develop local plans that identify high potential growth organizations and connect these employers with training providers to develop and deliver training and work placements to up-skill and re-skill job seekers to fill jobs in demand. Agricultural Climate Solutions: Farmers are major players in Canada’s fight against climate change. The agricultural sector has the potential to scale up climate solutions, many of which are already underway across the country. Building on Canada’s climate action programs for farmers including the $185 million Agricultural Climate Solutions program, and the $165 million Agricultural Clean Technology Program. Supporting Innovation and Industrial Transformation: Since its launch in 2017, the Strategic Innovation Fund has been helping businesses invest, grow, and innovate in Canada. Through its efforts to help businesses make the investments they need to succeed, the fund is well-placed to support growth and the creation of good jobs across the Canadian economy—both now and in the future. $2.2 billion over seven years, and $511.4 million ongoing to support innovative projects across the economy—including in the life sciences, automotive, aerospace, and agriculture sectors. Support for Farmers: Recognizing that many farmers use natural gas and propane in their operations: Budget 2021 announces the government’s intention to return a portion of the proceeds from the price on pollution directly to farmers in backstop jurisdictions (currently Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario), beginning in 2021-22. It is estimated farmers would receive $100 million in the first year. Returns in future years will

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be based on proceeds from the price on pollution collected in the prior fiscal year, and are expected to increase as the price on pollution rises. Further details will be announced later in 2021 by the Minister of Finance. Budget 2021 also proposes to ensure the recently expanded $165.5 million Agricultural Clean Technology program will prioritize $50 million for the purchase of more efficient grain dryers for farmers across Canada. These initiatives will help farmers transition to lower-carbon, more fuel-efficient ways of farming. Supporting Temporary Foreign Workers while they Quarantine : These workers must follow isolation requirements under the Quarantine Act, which is a cost for employers. Budget 2021 proposes to

provide $57.6 million in 2021-22 to extend the Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program to help employers offset costs associated with temporary foreign workers fulfilling isolation requirements upon entering Canada. Support of up to $1,500 per worker would be provided to employers until June 15, 2021 for costs of the 14-day isolation period. If workers are required to quarantine at a government approved facility, due to a lack of suitable facilities at their employers' facilities, employers can receive up to $2,000 per worker for costs associated with mandatory isolation requirements. After June 15, 2021, employers would receive $750 per worker until the winddown of the program on August 31, 2021. After August 31st, the government

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LANDSCAPE CANADA intends on phasing-out this program and will consult with employers on the transition to ensure that migrant workers are similarly compensated through their quarantine period by their employers. Enhancing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program: The pandemic has highlighted the critical role that these workers—the vast majority of whom are racialized and precariously employed— play in Canada’s economy, particularly at the farms that feed Canada and the world. Budget 2021 proposes to provide: 49.5 million over three years, starting in 2021-22, to Employment and Social Development Canada, to support community-based organizations in the provision of migrant worker-centric programs and services, such as on-arrival orientation services and assistance in emergency and at-risk situations, through the new Migrant Worker Support Program. $54.9 million over three years, starting in 2021-22, to Employment and Social Development Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, to increase inspections of employers and ensure temporary foreign workers have appropriate working conditions and wages. $6.3 million over three years, starting in 2021-22, to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, to support faster processing and improved service delivery of open work permits for vulnerable workers, which helps migrant workers in situations of abuse find a new job. The government has zero tolerance for any abuse of workers Accelerated Pathways to Permanent Residence: Canada’s immigration system is critical to supporting the economic recovery. That is why the Government of Canada recently announced the introduction of time-limited pathways to permanent residence for foreign nationals already in Canada. This includes recent international graduates and workers in essential occupations, such as health care or other critical sectors. These pathways would not only help retain the talent of those already in Canada, but would also recognize the significant contribution to Canada—and personal sacrifice—these workers have made during the pandemic. In Quebec, which shares responsibility for immigration, this initiative will not apply. FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Leslis Sison, Industry HR Coordinator / Government Relations 1.888.446.3499 ext 8660 leslie@cnla-acpp.ca

HUMBOLDT URBAN GARDEN Just over three years ago a tragic Broncos bus crash accident happened, it changed people’s lives forever. It is hard to find the words to explain the impact it had. The creative minds of our industry gathered to collaborate and build something which would remember the lives lost and families affected through a healing garden, named the 'Humboldt Urban Garden Sanctuary' or HUGS. Landscape Alberta & Landscape Saskatchewan have partnered with the City of Humboldt, the Humboldt Hospital Foundation, the Green Cities Foubdation, Communities in Bloom Canada and Scotts Canada to build a “Healing Garden'' at the Humboldt Regional Hospital.

This garden will not only serve as a place of relaxation and tranquility for those receiving treatment and care at the hospital, but as a memorial for lives lost in the Humboldt Bronco’s tragedy. Leslie Cornell, Landscape Canada Chair and Past President of Landscape Saskatchewan, is the project manager for this amazing garden. She is happy to announce that although the implementation plan was held back by COVID 19, it will begin construction as soon as June, 2021. Thank you to all of those involved in this project, if you are able to assist through your volunteer time or donations, please reach out directly to Leslie Cornell at lesliecornell65@gmail.com or reach out to Landscape Alberta at www.landscape-alberta.com/ healing-garden-project-in-humboldt

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LANDSCAPE CANADA

PLASTIC - THE INDUSTRY'S BATTLE TO BE GREENER By Tammy Shields, Cleanfarms, Western Region Program Coordinator

CLEANFARMS IS A NON-PROFIT environmental stewardship organization. We work corroboratively with our members, partner agencies, and the government to ensure that Canadian farmers can actively contribute to a healthy environment and a sustainable future. Our programs create meaningful change, and offer a tangible way to address agricultural waste management and resources in the community. Cleanfarms is currently taking on a preliminary pilot project with a small greenhouse in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. This project is testing: • Volume of material produced by the greenhouse • Quality, quantity of each type of plastic the greenhouse produces annually • Timing of when greenhouse plastics are produced • Increase recycling by clients returning pots to the greenhouse • Testing end markets – will the recyclers in Canada take greenhouse plastics? All plastics must be sorted by their type of plastic. The mobius loop with a number in the centre indicates what the container is made of. Just because it has a number, doesn’t mean that it can be recycled. Each type of plastic has a different end market and is very important to bag/bale each type of container separately. Robotic sorting systems at the recycling facilities cannot handle black plastic as it reads all the same, therefore manual sorting at the greenhouse has to be 100% accurate. This can be challenging, as some plastics do not have a recycling number on it, therefore seen as mixed type of plastic and not recyclable at this time. It would be ideal, if greenhouses who wish to fully recycle their plastics, source pots from a known manufacturer that can advise on the type of plastic and ensure it is stamped correctly. This also makes for easier sorting at the greenhouse for staff. As for very large items like clear greenhouse plastic, this is 100% recyclable and Cleanfarms have end markets for this material.

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The clear plastic needs to be baled and then shipped to an end market in Alberta. There is a huge potential for Cleanfarms to work with greenhouses across Canada to collaborate and facilitate this. It is hard for one greenhouse to do it alone, but through Cleanfarms a network of greenhouses may have enough material to secure sustainable end markets. There are many different types of studies and plastic pilot projects taking place across Canada. Industry from growers to landscapers are all trying to find sources which are efficient, cost effective and ideally Canadian. For more information on what Cleanfarms is doing and their numerous of projects across Canada go to www.cleanfarms.ca CONTACT: Anne Kadwell NPD, CLHT, Landscape & Retail Sector Specialist anne@cnla-acpp.ca, 1.888.446.3499 ext 8695

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JOIN THE SOCIAL MEDIA SAVE ON EXAM CAMPAIGN REGISTRATION THE LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (LHCP) social media campaign is a Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) initiative, in collaboration with partner provincial nursery and landscape associations, to engage membership in promoting the new and improved LHCP. Members are invited to submit short posts and video testimonials of themselves at work or performing fun activities alone or with their teams. Content showing nursery and landscape related activities recorded at a job site are preferable. Share individual and/or group photos of your staff at work or performing a fun activity individually or as a team. staff could be dressed in their complete work gear with PPE or in their company swag. Briefly describe what is taking place in the photo and share what you love most about working in the industry. Members could also share a short video of their team at a job site or promoting the profession at a fun event or activity and include the phrase ‘Get Certified Get Hired!’ in the recording. Include your name, company name, any industry related awards or recognitions previously received, the name of your town/city and province; and let us know the social media handles you would like tagged in the post. Submit your contribution, email questions or requests for more information to certification@cnla-acpp.ca.

As the weather warms up and outdoor activities resume, take advantage of the limited time $100 CNLA member discount to register your staff 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.

RE-CERTIFICATION: DEADLINE IS JUNE 30th If you have not yet submitted your renewal for the 2019/2020 calendar years, you will have until June 30th, 2021 to do so without being charged a late fee. Thereafter an additional $25 will be charged on top of the $75 recertification fee. If you have any questions or are not sure if you are due to renew, please contact our Professional Development department at certification@cnla-acpp.ca.

Contact CNLA Professional Development for more information: cnlagetcertified.ca certification@cnla-acpp.ca, 1.888.446.3499 ext. 8620

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GROWERS CANADA

NOW IS THE TIME TO SCOUT FOR BOX TREE MOTH WE HAVE COME to a time in the progression of the Box Tree Moth situation where it is now important for Canadian nursery growers, especially those in Ontario, to closely monitor their boxwood, incoming boxwood and their facility for any signs of the larvae or moth. Late in April, moths were trapped in a propagation greenhouse in Niagara, the first-time Box Tree Moth has been detected on a farm setting in Canada. This was a surprise to us all, as last year’s trapping did not indicate the presence of the moth outside of the Toronto core zone. Box Tree Moth overwinters as an early instar larva, wrapping itself in webbing between two leaves. This is referred to as a hibernarium. Larvae emerge in late April or early May depending on the temperatures and begin feeding on boxwood leaves. They also leave webbing on the leaves which is one of the most obvious signs of infestation. Since the small mouth parts of the larvae only remove the epidermal layer of the leaf, early instar feeding damage results in a characteristic windowpane effect. Later instars can eat the entire leaf, but leave the leaf margin behind, again another characteristic feeding sign of BTM larvae. Following pupation, the moth emerges and can fly up to 10km from the site of its emergence. Eggs are laid by the moth on the underside of boxwood leaves, usually in a cluster of about 10-20 eggs and are very difficult to detect. The eggs hatch after about three days and the second generation begins. This second, or summer generation, is not as synchronous as the spring one, with overlapping larvae and pupae stages. What this means though is that there are two generations of adult moths per year. It is recommended that pheromone traps be placed around the perimeter of the host plant production area at a density of four traps per hectare or spaced no less than one every 100m. These should be hung

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Early instar feeding damage (windowpane effect)

from June 1 to September 30 and checked weekly. If you have a greenhouse used to propagate boxwood, place a trap inside the greenhouse as soon as mid-April. Box Tree Moth is not a regulated pest in Canada, but it is regulated in the United States. However, it is a pest of concern, which does require that a farm notify CFIA if they do detect any life stages of Box Tree Moth at their facility. Currently, there are no regulations for domestic movement of boxwood. The US has imposed import requirements that include not just boxwood, but euonymus and ilex species too. To export these to the US, CFIA must issue an additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate prior to shipping. If exporting, please take extra precautions to ensure the boxwood you are shipping is free of any signs of larvae or feeding damage. If this pest is found at a border inspection, the ramifications for future exports, although unknown, could be very significant. The Landscape Ontario Box Tree Moth Industry Working Group and the CFIA Technical Advisory Committee, of which industry is involved has been very active on this file since early 2019. As a result, there are many resources out there available for your use. To review these materials, it is highly recommended that you search Box Tree Moth on the Landscape Ontario website as well as on www.ONnurserycrops.com, an excellent blog from OMAFRA’s Nursery Specialist, Jen Llewellyn.

Late instar feeding damage (leaf margin remaining)

CNLA has also been working on the development of a Box Tree Moth module for the Clean Plants program. The best management practices for the module are essentially complete. If you would like to receive a copy of these BMPS to help develop systems for your farm to monitor for Box Tree Moth, or if you have any questions on this pest, please contact: jamie@canadanursery.com.

FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Jamie Aalbers, Growers Manager 1.888.446.3499 ext 8630 jamie@cnla-acpp.ca

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