Bill C-280 — Law to Protect Fruit and Vegetable Farmers if a Buyer Goes Bankrupt

This approved law is designed to protect farmers who sell fresh fruits and vegetables. It changes the rules about who gets paid first when a company that buys these goods goes out of business. Specifically, if a grocery store or distributor goes bankrupt, farmers will now be at the front of the line to get the money they are owed for their produce. This means they'll be paid before other creditors. This change affects Canadian farmers who sell fresh fruits and vegetables to businesses that could potentially go bankrupt. This law matters because it gives farmers more security. Farming is a tough business, and farmers often operate on tight margins. If a major buyer goes bankrupt and doesn't pay, it can be devastating for a farm. This law helps reduce that risk and ensures farmers are more likely to get paid for their hard work, keeping them in business and ensuring a stable food supply.

This bill has not yet been published on the government website.