12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Organization

• Subject matter details in previous versions

  Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

  Subject matters	Details	Categories
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products.	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program, Regulation
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Bill C 282 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), with respect to how future international trade negotiations and outcomes are are affected by the Bill.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Biosafety Protocol - Canada's position to ensure protection of biodiversity and maintaining trade. Soy Canada does not support government ratification of the Biosafety protocol. We do support the protection of biodiversity that is consistent with international trade rules and regulations.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Ensure that modifications to the Seeds Regulations take into account the distinct requirements of both oilseed/crushing and identity-preserved/"food grade" soybeans.	Regulation
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Health/Safety/Environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits (PNTs) and products of Plant Breeding Innovation (PBIs) Soy Canada supports a timely, science, and risk-based assessment processes for domestic and foreign approvals of PNTs and PBIs.	Policies or Program, Regulation
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Low Level Presence - Soy Canada supports the development of a low level presence framework in Canada for GMO products and an international protocol for low level presence.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) - Select national, international and foreign maximum residue limits that reflect science-based risk analyses and take into account both the availability and effectiveness of alternative products and the maintenance of competitiveness with foreign counterparts. Ensure adequate funding for both the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and Canadian capacity to negotiate MRLs with foreign and international standards-setting agencies.	Regulation
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Response of the government to Health Canada's Trans Fat monitoring program. Soy Canada supports a voluntary approach to reducing trans fat in food in Canada.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Retain support from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership" Program for international market development and market access.	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Support a competitive and efficient grain transportation systems across Canada, including road and port infrastructure, bulk and container rail service, as well as bulk and containerized marine service.	Policies or Program
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	Support the development and use of Canadian soy-based biofuels through the Clean Fuel Standard and Clean Fuel Regulations. Sustainability criteria in the Clean Fuel Regulations should apply on an aggregate basis to Canadian producers and reflect the longstanding and positive impact producers have on land-use and biodiversity.	Regulation
  Subject matters were not required to be associated with subject matter details when this content was submitted	The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) is the next policy framework for federal and provincial agricultural programs. Maintain support and full funding for federal and shared funded programs, including support for soybean research through the Agri-Science program	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

  Subject matters in previous versions

  • Agriculture
  • Climate
  • Consumer Issues
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Industry
  • Intellectual Property
  • Internal Trade
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Labour
  • Research and Development
  • Science and Technology
  • Transportation

Government Institutions

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
• Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
• Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
• Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
• Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
• Finance Canada (FIN)
• Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
• Health Canada (HC)
• House of Commons
• Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
• Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
• Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
• Senate of Canada
• Statistics Canada (StatCan)
• Transport Canada (TC)

Communication techniques

Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:

• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Grass-roots communication

• Robert Godfrey, Manager of Corporate Affairs | No public offices held
• Brian Innes, Executive Director | No public offices held

• Lobbyists in previous versions

  • Emma Coffin, Director, Corporate Affairs | Public offices held