The Canadian Produce Marketing Association has named Lianne Rood, member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, Ontario, as its 2024 Produce Champion.
CPMA presents this award to a member of Parliament or senator who has been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill, according to a news release.
“Since her election in 2019, MP Rood has been actively engaged in issues important to the fresh fruit and vegetable sector and a strong voice holding the government accountable to supporting issues important to our sector,” said CPMA President Ron Lemaire. “Her own family background in the fresh produce industry has given her a passion and dedication that is evident in her work on the Standing Committee for Agriculture and Agri-food and her continued efforts in support of Canadian agriculture.”
CPMA said will recognize Rood at the next CPMA Convention and Trade Show, set for April 8-10, 2025, in Montreal.
“It is a great honor to be given this recognition from the CPMA,” Rood said in the release. “I come from a multigenerational farming family, and I understand the issues that are important to the success of the Canadian produce industry. This is something I am passionate about, and I will continue to champion Canadian agriculture through my role in Parliament.”
