Additional upcoming initiatives include: • A state-of-the-industry report on battery-powered equipment for the City of Toronto, due in March. • The launch of a new website this spring, integrating horttrades.com and landscapeontario.com. • Plans for a new training facility, now in the design and approval phase. These initiatives reflect LO’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the industry, support members and drive innovation across Ontario’s landscape horticulture sector. All of the meeting materials, including full reports, are available on horttrades.com/2024-annual-report.
provincewide, giving families hands-on industry experiences. • A successful Congress Trade Show and Conference, with nearly 13,000 attendees. • A $4.4 million workforce development investment to train and recruit new talent. Salemi also highlighted Landscape Ontario’s new role overseeing Communities in Bloom Ontario, strengthening municipal partnerships. STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION AND FUTURE INITIATIVES Salemi also presented LO’s new strategic plan, outlining the organization’s direction and priorities until 2030.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Executive director Joe Salemi presented his report, providing updates on key achievements and future initiatives. Advocacy and industry updates • Snow and ice management reform: Pushing for fairer liability regulations. • Pesticide ban advocacy: Working to allow licensed professionals more flexibility. • Two-stroke engine ban: Engaging with the City of Toronto on practical emissions solutions. Growing events and workforce development • The return of the Green Trade Expo in Ottawa with 1,500 attendees. • Touch-a-Truck expanding
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