Clippings for February 1, 2024

March 6 - Landscape Alberta Nursery Producers present Municipal Tree Symposium, Red Deer, AB

March 15 - Landscape Saskatchewan Member Breakfast, Saskatoon, SK

April 2 - Supercharge your Spring! Frontline supervisor workshop, Edmonton, AB

April 4 - Supercharge your Spring! Frontline supervisor workshop, Calgary, AB

April 4 - Landscape Awards - Tool Shed Brewing, Calgary, AB

More info coming soon!

Spring Workshop and Awards Sponsorship Opportunities: Click here.

CNLA Leadership Summit now open to attend virtually. 

Can't attend in person? CNLA has opened the ability to attend sessions via Zoom. February 6th, 2024 - 1:30 pm EDT -

Click here for the full event schedule.

Zoom Registration

Are you a landscape or snow removal technician looking for reliable commercial insurance coverage that understands the unique risks and challenges of your industry? Look no further than HortProtect*, our specialized commercial insurance program designed exclusively for professionals like you.

We understand that your business faces a wide range of risks, from property damage to liability claims. That's why we have tailored our coverage to meet the specific needs of the landscape and snow removal industry. Our comprehensive policies provide coverage for bodily injury and property damage liability, as well as protection for your equipment, vehicles, and property.



What sets HortProtect apart is our commitment to providing specialized claims services. We have a team of experienced claims adjusters who understand the intricacies of your industry and can handle your claims efficiently and effectively. We know that time is of the essence when it comes to getting your business back on track, and our dedicated claims team is here to support you every step of the way.

But that's not all. We are excited to announce a significant reduction in rates (resulting in a lower premium) for our HortProtect program. We believe that insurance should be affordable without compromising on coverage, and we are committed to providing you with the best value for your money. Don't miss out on this opportunity to protect your business and save on insurance costs. Reach out to us today for a no-obligation quote. Our team of insurance experts is ready to assess your unique needs and provide you with a tailored insurance solution that fits your budget.

For commercial insurance program inquiries, please call your Marsh Canada Limited licensed insurance broker. 1 877 476 6727 www.hortprotect.com

CNLA has proudly partnered with the Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council (CAHRC) to offer members three webinars providing information on HR related topics.

Webinar #2: Recruitment/Selection/Hiring in this days market 

February 14, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST 

Register here: https://bit.ly/CNLAWebinar2

Webinar #3 : HR Policies and Procedure-using the AgriHR Toolkit 

March 13, 2024 12:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST 

Register here: https://bit.ly/CNLAWebinar3

These sessions were very popular last year and run free of charge. Please register in advance to have access to the links.

This communication is meant to help with employer obligations for 2023 T4/T4A reporting to support the new Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

Employees of member companies are not required to take any action regarding 2023 T4/T4A reporting but should seek guidance from their own tax specialists if they have questions

More information on the Canada Dental Care Plan, including eligibility, can be found at https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2023/12/the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html; please feel free to share this with your staff.

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Landscape Alberta and the Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) are discussing the possibility of working together on a snow and ice focused event geared to Western Canada. This Pulse survey is a quick way to help the working group (made of members) to help decide a few of the 5 W's - specifically, when, where and what. This should only take 1-2 minutes to complete.

https://forms.office.com/r/qBv4HphsvT

CNLA will be hosting the International Garden Centre Congress in Québec from August 25th-31st, 2024. Québec features many inspiring and innovative garden centres in Canada, including some of the newest and largest garden centres in the country. The tour will include stays in both Québec City and Montréal. From dinner at a Sugar Shack to a visit to the inspiring Montréal Botanical Garden, delegates will visit 10 unique garden centres and network with over 200 delegates from 20 countries around the world - this is your invitation to inspiration, you won't want to miss this event. Visit www.igca24.ca for more information and to register.

Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXU7E8ME_F8&t=2s

Esso & Mobil: Largest retail fuel network in Canada, cents per litre discount, vehicle & driver reporting, purchase control & limits through the Esso Mobil Business Fleet Cards.

General Motors Canada: Save on select new and unused GMC vehicles. Administration fees apply.

American Express: The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and American Express Canada have partnered to offer CNLA members American Express Commercial payment solutions for corporate credit cards.

Are you a member of the Landscape Alberta? Are you taking advantage of your Member Benefits?

We offer discounted pricing on vehicles & equipment, industry training,

financial services & much more!

To access the Member Benefits portal, click here. If you don’t have a log-in please reach

out to memberservices@cnla-acpp.ca to request one.