Bill C-46, An Act to amend the Canadian Wheat Board Act and chapter 17 of the Statutes of Canada as it relates to Transportation reform policy and level of service review.
Canadian Grain Commission review - need for changes to financing and mandate. CWB Act - need for dispute resolution mechanism. E-coli and kernel variety distinguishability.
Policies or Program
Canadian Wheat Board proposed Federal regulatory changes.
Removal of CWB's monopoly powers over barley sales domestically and internationally.
The development of the agriculture policy framework World Trade Organization (WTO), biosafety protocol, bi-lateral trade agreements and market access.
Policies or Program, Regulation
Transportation reform policy - Bill C-46 including level of service review
Regulation
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) regulations around the feed rules for Specified Risk Materials (SRMS) (calling for "short list"). Rules and regulations on movement and slaughter of cattle over and under 30 months of age (age verification, animal ID).