Clippings for May 4, 2023

As a follow-up to the 2023 Log Cabin Meeting, the Landscape Inspections Unit in Development Services will be hosting a 2023 Construction Kick-Off Meeting to further discuss the new updates in the Landscape Inspector Guidelines and review some inspection processes. 

WHEN: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

TIME: 9am to 12pm

WHERE: Edmonton Tower Meeting Centre

3rd Floor, 10111 - 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB

Boardrooms NE 03-310 & NE03-320

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The 2023 Agri LMI survey is here! From April 3-28, 2023, the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is surveying stakeholders on the state of agricultural labour in Canada. The widening labour gap is an issue that is often cited as the number one risk by many producer groups. Unfilled vacancies in agriculture result in production delays, lost production and/or sales, and delays or cancellations of expansion plans. It also affects their bottom line. That is why this research is so important and needed to help to better clarify labour shortage issues with current data, especially in a post COVID-19 pandemic.

We are asking all owner-operators, agricultural workers and supporting stakeholder groups to take part to guide future action on the growing workforce crisis. Our total minimum target for completed surveys across Canada is 800.

We invite you to complete the online survey at:

https://cahrc-ccrha.ca/agri-lmi-survey

https://cahrc-ccrha.ca/fr/sondage-agri-imt

By taking time to do the survey, farmers will ensure their operational labour needs are included in this important work that will continue to assist government and educators to develop policies and programs to meet future farm labour requirements.

We have tallied the judges’ scores after their extensive review of numerous entries from across Canada. Check out (https://cnla.ca/events/national-awards-of-landscape-excellence) the 2023 National Awards of Landscape Excellence finalists. We'll feature each of our finalists throughout the summer leading up to the day when the winners are revealed on August 9 at the Fairmont Winnipeg. This year's finalists for awards of excellence are:

Residential Landscape Maintenance

• Its About Thyme Inc from Stratford, ON, for Urban Oasis
• Rockscape Bracebridge, ON, for Skeleton Lake Cottage
• Snider Turf & Landscape Care from Waterloo, ON, for Paradise Lake Retreat

Commercial Landscape Maintenance

• Para Space Landscaping Inc. from Burnaby, BC, for Maquinna
• Bos Landscaping from Smithville, ON, for Janco Steel
• Strathmore Landscape Management from LaSalle, QC, for Consilium Place

Commercial Landscape Construction

• Trim Landscaping from Bedford, NS, for Peggy's Cove
• Oakridge Group from Hannon, ON, for Gardens of Pillar and Post
• Terra Vista Landscape Architecture, Construction & Supplies from Picton, ON, for Wander The Resort

Residential Landscape Construction

• Fossil Landscape Construction from Vancouver, BC, for Modern Luxury
• Cedar Springs Landscape Group from Oakville, ON, for Wonderful in White
• The Landmark Group from Thornbury, ON, for Tranquil Hideaway

Landscape Design

• Planta Landscape from Calgary, AB, for Britannia Residence
• Blue Bear Landscape Construction from North Vancouver, BC, for Cypress Mountain
• Welwyn Wong Landscape Design from Manotick, ON, for Hillside Retreat

Each year the National Awards of Landscape Excellence recognizes Canadian companies that have actively participated in significantly raising the level of professionalism in the landscape industry. Each provincial horticultural trades association nominates members from the Provincial Awards of Landscape Excellence competition to the National Awards.

Further to the new regulatory amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations that came into force on September 26, 2022, all employers seeking to hire foreign nationals under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) (including under the SAWP) will be required, at the time of their LMIA application, to agree to have a completed and signed employment agreement with each foreign worker on or before the first day of work. 

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A great way to offer our retail garden centres educational and professional sharing opportunities. This three day event will start with a fun evening reception a that Burnaby Delta Convention Centre. We have one and half days of tours, and speakers.

Information on the event: https://cnla.ca/events/gcc-summit-2023

Video for the event: https://youtu.be/y5EvpCIsqp4 

Registration for the event: GCCSummit2023Registration

The European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA) Excursion 2023 is coming to Canada. Canadians are welcome to get in on the fun! This is a great opportunity to both see your own country, but also see it through the eyes of people from across the globe. Learn about strengths and best practices from peers from around the world. Connect with Anne for more details. akadwell@canadanursery.com Or register at the link: REGISTER NOW

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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.