Although the Canadian greenhouse floriculture industry has a low profile, this technologically advanced and dynamic industry is one of the largest sectors in horticulture today. In 2002, the floriculture industry generated farm gate sales of over 1.42 billion dollars. This is an impressive increase from $245 million in 1990. Many floral products are exported, generating over $435 million in revenue. There are over 1000 growers in Canada, covering 846 hectares of land.

Since 1990, the greenhouse floriculture industry has had an average annual increase of 10% per year due to strong domestic and export demand for product, with modest increases occurring even in times of recession.

In 2002, sales from greenhouse vegetable and flower crops combined exceeded 2 billion dollars, with this achievement accredited to soaring flower sales.

The export market for floral products has increased a startling 485% over the last 10 years.

This illustrates why the greenhouse floriculture industry is considered one of the fastest growing sectors in horticulture today.

Flowers Canada Growers falls under the umbrella of Flowers Canada which is the national trade and professional association of the Canadian floral industry. Our members across Canada include greenhouse growers, distributors and importers/exporters all dealing with cut flowers, potted plants, bedding plants, cut greens and specialty suppliers and services to the industry.

It is our aim to improve and strengthen the unity of the floriculture industry. We strive to create an environment for our industry in which it will thrive and prosper as a major contributor to the economy and to the quality of life in Canada.

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Enhance the profitability and competitiveness of Canada's floriculture industry by helping members address common issues, challenges and opportunities to retain and enhance Canada\'s preeminent position in the floriculture industry in North America.

Goals

Establish the highest quality production standards in the world allowing the industry to operate in a competitive global marketplace.

Be a respected voice with stakeholders including governments.

Increase consumer recognition of product and production excellence.

Create an effective administrative and organizational infrastructure which meets the needs of all provinces including Quebec and which is adequately financed.

Create partnerships and affiliations with other likeminded organizations.

Maintain a strong commitment to community citizenship - interact with other community organizations.

To effectively represent our growers, partnerships have been established with key stakeholders, such as, The Ontario Greenhouse Alliance (TOGA), Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), Canadian Ornamental Horticultural Alliance (COHA) etc.

Government agencies that Flowers Canada Growers work with are:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Ontario Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
Agriculture and AgriFood Canada (AAFC)
Environment Canada
Stats Canada
Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Customs Border Protection (CBP)
The Ministry of Labour (MOL)
Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB)
Farm Safety Association (FSA)
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services (FARMS)
Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC)
Canadian Farm Business Management Council (CFBMC)
And many more!