Canadian Canola Growers Association
Registration:
5
of
10
(2021-09-30
to
2022-02-18)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Support a review of the Canada Grains Act to modernize role of Canadian Grain Commission to align with needs of the grain sector.
Policies or Program
- Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.
- Agriculture - Work to ensure the existing and upcoming Agricultural Policy Framework addresses the needs of canola farmers including business risk management, marketing and research. Maintain support for federal and shared funded programs.
- Support enhanced resources for federal regulatory bodies to make science-based decisions on crop protection products and seed varieties.
- To advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Ensure governments recognize the benefits that farmers provide to the environment. Including in relation to polices and regulations concerning carbon pricing, as it pertains to on-farm exemptions, offset protocols, rebates, and research.
Regulation
- Climate/Environment - Advance canola-based biofuel as part of the solution for climate change. Canada's Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) incentivizes the use of canola-based biofuels.