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Snow and Ice Insurance Working Group Following the two recent town-hall meetings on the insurance crisis for snow and ice contractors, there will be a working group forming to help tackle this issue. A focus on communication and education on best practices, legislative change, and on engaging stakeholders like property managers are seen as key to improving this bad situation. Edmonton, Alberta, July 6th-8th for 2020. During this unique Summit, independent garden centre owners and operators from across Canada will come together to discuss, share and be inspired where everyone is invited!

This event is over two and half days and includes a welcoming reception, all day tour of unique garden centres big and small and a full day of engaging speakers. We are very excited to have Corey Bordine as this year keynote speaker!

If you are interested in taking part, please contact Joel Beatson at joel.beatson@landscape-alberta.com. We are still in planning mode with many ideas and more news yet to come.

City of Edmonton – New Tree Protection Bylaw The City of Edmonton has begun the consultation process on establishing a tree protection bylaw. This would align several different policies in to one cohesive bylaw that would serve to protect existing city trees and tree stands during construction or renovation projects. Landscape Alberta encouraged the City to include specific language regarding what activities and equipment would be allowable, as well as including sample tree protection plans as templates to ease the process on the average contractor or builder. The bylaw will be presented to council later this year. If you have questions or concerns please reach out to Joel Beatson at joel.beatson@landscape-alberta.com. Garden Centres Canada Summit 2020 Mark your calendars now because Garden Centres Canada (GCC) is hosting their second annual GCC Summit in If you are interested and would like to be kept up to date on what is developing for the 2020 GCC Summit please let Anne Kadwell know at anne@canadanursery.com. Landscape Horticulture Certification Program Launched The fully Canadian-owned and operated Landscape Horticulture Certification Program was successfully launched this January. The new program is guaranteed to deliver technical certifications to ensure Red Seal occupational standards for landscape horticulture are upheld nation-wide. CNLA and partner provincial nursery and landscape associations are working to seamlessly introduce the new program across the country. Certified people from the previous program will be awarded the equivalent designations, appropriate documentation and proof of certification will be issued under the new program. A live pilot of the web-based testing platform is currently underway and will inform guidelines for the resumption “Landscape Alberta encouraged the City to include specific language regarding what activities and equipment would be allowable, as well as including sample tree protection plans as templates to ease the process on the average contractor or builder.”

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SAVE THE DATE Landscape Alberta Awards Celebration & CNLA National Awards of Landscape Excellence August 12, 2020 • Edmonton, AB • More info coming soon!

of hands-on practical testing for the technician exams this spring.

Written tests continue to be delivered for the manager, technician and designer designations. Candidates who wish to find out more about written exams may contact the professional development team at certification@cnla-acpp.ca or 905-875-1399.

Manderley Turf Products is Once Again Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Manderley Turf Products was recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2020 Best Managed program award winners are amongst the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $25 million demonstrating investment in talent and technology, innovation in a competitive environment, and an increased focus on global competition.

“Businesses today are faced with many challenges and must stay focused and agile in order to sustain and drive growth. They need to demonstrate resilience and commitment to their people, their purpose and their competitive position in the Canadian business world and this year’s Best Managed winners are doing just that,” said Kari Lockhart, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “These companies can celebrate their accomplishments today and should be excited for tomorrow.”

“The Manderley team is proud to have retained our Platinum Club status with the Best Managed Companies program again this year,” says Wayne Moloughney, President, Manderley Turf Products. “We continue to be committed to innovation, always improving, and we look forward to raising the bar as we head into our 60th year of business.”

“CIBC congratulates 2020’s Canada’s Best Managed Companies, who are not only at the forefront of their industries, but among privately held companies across Canada,” said Dino Medves, Senior Vice President and Head, CIBC Commercial Banking. “The success of these companies is built on continued investment in top talent, an ongoing focus on innovation and a well-defined path for the future.”

Communities in Bloom announce an exciting new alliance! The Canadian Landscape Association (CNLA) is pleased to announce that an agreement to acquire Communities in Bloom (CiB) has been reached. The governance and ownership of the CiB Program is now under the umbrella of the CNLA. This strategic alliance will deliver an orderly succession of directors and staff, sustain the integrity of the CiB Program, and will provide exciting new opportunities for the future. CiB and CNLA share many of the same values that promote the greening of cities and foster environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits to Canadians. The new Board of Directors is comprised of five Directors from CNLA and four Directors from the former CiB Board. Bob Lewis, Susan Ellis, Darlene Kalawsky and John Lohuis (Vice Chair) are the former CiB Directors on the new Board. The CNLA members on the Board are Paul Brydges (Chair), Bill Hardy (Treasurer), Rene Thiebaud, Alan White, and Scott Wentworth. (AD) certifying that the plants in the shipment fulfill the following requirements prior to importation into the United States and territories: 1. The plants have been produced in a facility or area officially recognized by CFIA as free of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis); OR 2. The shipment has been officially inspected and found to be free of box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis). The CFIA should be able to respond to this quickly, but in the meantime, if this order impacts shipments to the US, please contact Jamie Aalbers, CNLA Growers Manager at 647-724-8630 or jamie@canadanursery.com. The CIB board will take this opportunity to review the program and develop new strategies while maintaining the important relationships with communities, provincial organizations, existing sponsors and other partners. We look forward to sharing more as the program rolls out over the upcoming year. “CiB and CNLA share many of the same values that promote the greening of cities and foster environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits to Canadians.”

USDA Amends Entry Requirements for Importation of Boxwood, Euonymus and Holly from Canada into the United States The CFIA informed CNLA this afternoon that USDAAPHIS has issued a federal order for exports of Buxus spp. Euonymus spp. and Ilexspp. from Canada to the US. This relates to box tree moth.

The official order is on the USDA-APHIS website and is effective immediately. The order regulates all of Canada.

Shipments imported from Canada must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate with an additional declaration

April is Safe Digging Month Alberta has a very comprehensive and complex underground infrastructure that provides essential goods and services to all Albertans. Each year, there are numerous instances where the integrity of this infrastructure is jeopardized by improperly conducted ground disturbances. Failure to Click or Call Before You Dig to have buried facilities identified and their locations marked prior to disturbing the ground, is the most frequent cause of buried facility damage.

All ground disturbers, including contractors, homeowners and land owners, can save time and money and keep themselves and our province safe and connected by following ground disturbance and buried

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facility damage prevention Best Practices. These include contacting Alberta One-Call in advance of any ground disturbance project, waiting for the buried facility locates to be done, respecting the locate marks, exposing any conflicting buried facilities before using mechanical excavation equipment, and digging with care.

As April is the traditional start-up of the annual digging season, the Alberta Damage Prevention Council proclaims April as SAFE DIGGING MONTH and encourages all ground disturbers to always Click, Tap or Call Before You Dig. www.albertaonecall.com or download the mobile app or call 1-800-242-3447.

If you would like to help promote April Dig Safe Month, download the toolkit, which include advertisements, logos and sample social media posts, and use it in your organizations messaging throughout April. https://www.albertacga.ca/dig-safe-month

“All ground disturbers, including contractors, homeowners and land owners, can save time and money and keep themselves and our province safe and connected by following ground disturbance and buried facility damage prevention Best Practices.”

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