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Clippings
November 23, 2017
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2017 Green Industry Show & Conference
Landscape Alberta's 2017 Green Industry Show & Conference packed the BMO Centre in Calgary on November 16 & 17. Almost two thousand participants were drawn to the conference workshops and trade show - the third largest event of its kind in Canada.
The event kicked off on Wednesday, November 15 with the Landscape Alberta Nursery Producers Annual Auction held at the Sheraton Eau Claire. The auction was a big success, helping to raise money for horticultural research in Alberta and providing a great venue for networking.
Conference session highlights included landscape pest show and tell sessions with Dr. Ken Fry and landscape design sessions with Joe Salemi. Bob Reeves spoke on the power of soil, Barbara Crowhurst had two sessions for garden centre professionals which include driving traffic to stores and increasing retail sales, as well as many more informative and engaging sessions. The trade show welcomed over 150 high-quality exhibitors who were excited by the nearly 2000 guests that attended over the two days despite the wintery welcome from Mother Nature.
Planning is already underway for the 2018 Green Industry Show & Conference will be held in Edmonton at the Edmonton Expo Centre on November 15 & 16, 2018.
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Have Your Say on the Changes to Small Business Tax
On July 18, 2017 the federal government introduced changes to small business taxes that will affect businesses across the country. Both the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Canadian Federation of Independent Business have expressed their concerns to the federal government (also representing the voice of the landscape and horticulture professions). CNLA has prepared a draft letter for members of all provincial associations to customize and send to their Federal MP.
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Request for Proposals to Acquire CNLA Roses
CNLA is seeking to sell exclusive licensing rights to three roses previously acquired by the
Association in 2010 as part of their takeover of the AAFC hardy rose breeding program. These numbered roses - a remaining few from the original thousands of seedlings acquired from AAFC - have been tested for cold hardiness and black spot resistance.
See the roses >
CNLA is seeking proposals for a one-time purchase of each numbered rose. All commercialization details, including naming of the rose, and where applicable, sale price and royalty rates and collection of royalties will be the responsibility of the successful bidder.
The minimum sale price to acquire an exclusive license agreement will be $5,000 for each numbered rose.
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Temporary Foreign Worker Program Review
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is undertaking a review of the Primary Agriculture Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. To support this review, ESDC is conducting a national call-out to gather existing research on primary agriculture.
On September 19, 2016, the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) released a report following a review of the TFW Program. The HUMA report offered several recommendations for improving the Program, many of which could impact the Primary Agriculture Stream.
Read the full release >
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AALA Presents "Why Natural Playgrounds", November 25
AALA is hosting Adam Bienenstock & Jeff Lindstrom for a keynote titled Why Natural Playgrounds? at our AGM & Tradeshow as a part of our commitment to play and the Calgary Play Charter.
The keynote will start around 10:15 on November 25, 2017 and will be followed by Lunch.
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Having an Event?
Are you planning an industry event? Let us know and we will add to our
events calendar on the
Landscape Alberta website. If you would you like a representative from Landscape Alberta to attend your event, let us know and we will do our best to make it out. Send your event listings to:
[email protected]. Be sure to include date, time, location and a web link (if applicable).
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Benefits for Members across the Country
Greenius: Members receive 5% savings on published rates for training modules. Special pricing available for garden centre training videos (5% discount does not apply).
MBNA MasterCard: A CNLA branded MasterCard® with high credit limits and low introductory rates.
Take advantage of these discounts and save thousands - see all the deals at the CNLA website
https://cnla.ca/become-a-member.
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Upcoming Events
January 9 - 11, 2018
. Landscape Ontario Congress, Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, ON.
www.locongress.com
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If you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like more information on upcoming events, please contact us at 1-800-378-3198 or email
[email protected]
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