In 2021, the main challenge for the greenhouse, nursery, field-cut flowers and sod industries producers came from the supply chain disruptions which became more apparent in mid-summer. The British Columbia flooding and landslides resulted in road closures that caused significant delays in shipments towards the end of 2021.
On the other hand, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted some governments, such as the Quebec (in French only) and Ontario governments, to support the greenhouse industry to ensure innovation and food safety.
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