Modern Slavery Report
Darvonda Nurseries Ltd
For the year ended May 31, 2024

1. Structure, Activities, and Supply Chains
   Darvonda Nurseries Ltd. and its subsidiaries—1265787 BC Ltd, 1337236 BC Ltd, Horizon
   Growers Ltd, and 1405567 Alberta Ltd —operate greenhouse facilities in British Columbia
   and Alberta. We cultivate ornamental plants and greenhouse vegetables, supplying large
   wholesalers and smaller retail shops across Western Canada and the United States.
   Our supply chain comprises four primary components:
   • Hard Goods: Plant containers, seeds/cuttings, and soil, primarily sourced from Canadian
     a n d American suppliers.
   • Labour: A combination of local employees and temporary foreign workers hired through
     Canadian government programs.
   • Utilities: Electricity, water, and other utilities sourced domestically.
   • Transportation: Logistics managed internally or through established Canadian
     transportation companies.
     Our business is seasonal, with most inventory turnover occurring within six months.
2. Policies and Due Diligence Processes
   We are committed to addressing risks of forced labour and child labour in our operations
   and supply chains. Our evolving policies and due diligence considerations include:
   • Supplier Code of Conduct: Developed in 2024, this code outlines our intended expectations
     regarding labour practices, including prohibitions against forced and child labour.
     identification.
   • Management Awareness: All management personnel have been informed of our anti-
     slavery principles and considerations.
3. Risk Assessment and Management
   We have identified potential risks of forced or child labour in the following areas:
   • Hard Goods: While we are not the primary importers, there is a risk that forced or child
     labour could be present in the upstream supply chain.
   • Labour: The use of temporary foreign workers necessitates ongoing attention to ethical
     recruitment and employment.
     To manage these risks, we:
   • Engage in ongoing dialogue with suppliers to understand their labour practices.
   • Are exploring ways to improve supplier engagement, including possible visits or audits.
   • Aim to maintain strong relationships with tier-one suppliers and understand the practices
     of upstream partners.
4. Remediation Measures
   As of the reporting period ending May 31, 2024, we have not identified any confirmed
   instances of forced or child labour in our operations or supply chains. Consequently, no
   remediation measures have been implemented
5. Loss of Income to Vulnerable Families
   We have not identified any loss of income to vulnerable families resulting from efforts to
   address forced or child labour in our activities or supply chains.
6. Training Provided to Employees
   In 2024, we updated our employee handbook to include high-level references to policies
   and procedures related to forced and child labour. Management personnel have been
   informed of these expectations.
7. Assessing Effectiveness
   We consider the effectiveness of our approach through informal monitoring and ongoing
   discussions. Activities include:
   • Addressing concerns if raised internally or externally.
   • Monitoring supplier adherence to our expectations as outlined in our developing Supplier
     Code of Conduct.
   • Considering future audits and supplier engagement activities.
   • Remaining informed of evolving guidance and requirements from the Government of
     Canada.
8. Attestation
   In accordance with the requirements of the Act, and in particular section 11 thereof, I attest
   that l have reviewed the information contained in the report for the entity or entities listed
   above. Based on my knowledge, and having exercised reasonable diligence, l attest that the
   information in the report is true, accurate, and complete in all material respects for the
   purposes of the Act, for the reporting year listed above.
   
   Lawrence Jansen
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   May 31, 2025