Regulation - Other
Proposed amendments to Regulation 414: Grapes for Processing - Marketing under the Farm Products Marketing Act
Regulation Number(s):
Regulation 414: Grapes for Processing – Marketing
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Other
Bill or Act:
Farm Products Marketing Act
Summary of Decision:
The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission amended Regulation 414: Grapes for Processing - Marketing under the Farm Products Marketing Act.
The amendments provide negotiating agencies appointed by the Grape Growers of Ontario, Wine Growers Ontario, and Ontario Craft Wineries with the option to negotiate multi-year agreements for the minimum price of grapes for processing and late harvest juice. Negotiating agencies can continue to negotiate one-year agreements if they choose to.
The Regulation was filed with the Registrar of Regulations and is now in effect.
The amendments provide negotiating agencies appointed by the Grape Growers of Ontario, Wine Growers Ontario, and Ontario Craft Wineries with the option to negotiate multi-year agreements for the minimum price of grapes for processing and late harvest juice. Negotiating agencies can continue to negotiate one-year agreements if they choose to.
The Regulation was filed with the Registrar of Regulations and is now in effect.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
There would be no new compliance costs to the processing grape industry as a result of the proposed amendments; however, there may be some administrative cost-saving opportunities for the industry should they opt to not negotiate annually.
Further Information:
Reg 414
Proposal Number:
23-OMAFRA004
Posting Date:
March 16, 2023
Summary of Proposal:
Following a request from stakeholders within the processing grape industry, the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) is proposing amendments to Regulation 414: Grapes for Processing - Marketing under the Farm Products Marketing Act. The amendments, if made, would give negotiating agencies appointed by the Grape Growers of Ontario, Wine Growers Ontario, and Ontario Craft Wineries the option to negotiate multi-year agreements for the minimum price of grapes for processing and late harvest juice.
These amendments, if made, would enable greater stability and better business planning for grape growers and the wine sector.
Negotiating agencies would continue to be able to negotiate one-year agreements if multi-year agreements cannot be reached.
Regulation 414 is a Commission-made regulation, which the Commission has the authority to amend.
These amendments, if made, would enable greater stability and better business planning for grape growers and the wine sector.
Negotiating agencies would continue to be able to negotiate one-year agreements if multi-year agreements cannot be reached.
Regulation 414 is a Commission-made regulation, which the Commission has the authority to amend.
Contact Address:
Branch: Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission Secretariat
Address: 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2
Address: 1 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2
Effective Date:
June 9, 2023
Decision:
Approved