Canola Council of Canada / Le Conseil Canadien du Canola
Registration:
4
of
11
(2010-11-14
to
2011-09-01)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Financial support for innovation and research through the "Growing Forward" agriculture and agri-food policy framework
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-474 amending seed regulations with respect to analysis of esport markets before the sale of any new genetically modified seed is permitted.
Policies or Program
- Bi-lateral international trade negotiations affecting the development of the canola sector in Canada. Canada's policy and negotiating position in multi-lateral and bi-lateral negitations on agriculture. Lowering tariffs and eliminating technical barriers to trade to open market access for canola in world markets
- International trade negotiations affecting trade in agriculture commodicties at the World Trade Organization
- Renewable Fuels - The Canola Council supports the development of a canola biodiesel industry in Canada and financial support for companies seeking to build canola biodiesel productions plants in Canada. Natural Resources Canada ecoEnergy for biofuels must be responsive to the industry needs.
Regulation
- Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to set renewable fuel standards. The Canola Council supports a 2% biodiesel inclusion mandate by the year 2011 and a 5% inclusion mandate by 2015.