Canadian Canola Growers Association
Registration:
2
of
11
(2020-04-04
to
2020-09-20)
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Pest Control Products Act-ensure Canada’s regulatory agencies have the resources they need to conduct agriculture pesticide reviews in a timely and scientifically sound manner.
- 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.
- 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.
- To advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.
Regulation
- Climate/Environment - Renewable Fuels - Support the development of a biodiesel industry in Canada and to increase the federal mandate from 2% - 5%. Ensure governments recognize the benefits that farmers provide to the environment.