Fertilizer Canada / Fertilisants Canada
Registration:
47
of
83
(2017-02-14
to
2017-10-31)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Funding under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Growing Forward II Program to quantify potential environmental, economic and social impacts resulting from improved fertilizer application under 4R Nutrient Stewardship.
- Promotion of 4R Nutrient Stewardship in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia and South America. Source of funding to be determined.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Changes to the Canada Labour Code regarding the agricultural sector, and back-to-work legislation for ports and railways.
- Changes to the Canada Transportation Act regarding the railways and trucking as they relate to fertilizer products.
- Changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) regarding substances used by the fertilizer industry.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Changes to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and regulations and their impact on the fertilizer industry.
- Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the security of fertilizer products.
- Motor Vehicle Transportation Act and Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations regarding the transportation of fertilizer products.
- Proposed changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and regulations regarding the transportation of designated fertilizer products.
Policies or Program
- Changes to Competition Policy bearing on Canadian competitiveness while ensuring compliance.
- Changes to the Canada Food Safety Inspection Policy to meet or exceed requirements for agri-food safety and product quality.
- Changes to the Food Security Program to promote food safety, nutrition and healthy eating.
- Clean Air Regulatory Framework and Air Quality Management Systems as it relates to the fertilizer industry.
- Data on the fertilizer industry compiled by Statistics Canada.
- Input on climate change and greenhouse gas policy, strategies.
- Input on economic and fiscal policy as it relates to the fertilizer industry in Canada and its global competitiveness.
- Input on trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership, to enhance trade with the Asia-Pacific region.
- Input on water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products.
Regulation
- Agricultural Products Regulations regarding the marketing of agricultural products in import, export and interprovincial trade.
- Environmental Emergency Regulations regarding management of control of a listed substance or containers with capacity for that substance.
- Explosives Regulations regarding safety and security in handling of explosive precursors to reduce the risk of criminal acts.
- Organic Products Regulations regarding consumer protection and product claims.