Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Health
- Industry
- International Trade
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Agriculture - The dairy industry has a significant gross domestic product (GDP) ranking in every province. The industry occupies a significant land base, and utilizes vast agricultural land reserves (ALR) and resources (water, soil and other agricultural products).
- Economic Development - The British Columbia dairy industry generates significant economic output of which a significant portion is considered new, or value-added to the economy
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Industry - The British Columbia dairy industry supports a sizeable number of jobs such as farmers, vets, truck drivers and researchers. Accordingly, we have an active interest in the sustainable growth of the agricultural sector.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Employment and Training - The British Columbia dairy industry has an outward interest in availing industry employees of ongoing training and opportunity in the areas of technology and animal welfare.
- Research & Development - To facilitate, encourage and financially support projects and programs that have been identified by the British Columbia Dairy Association’s Research and Education Committee (DIREC) to benefit the provincial dairy industry.
Project applications that are consistent with the following objectives and address one or more of these priorities are encouraged:
extension activities that serve to enhance producer knowledge and awareness
dairy farm operating costs of production
dairy cattle health, welfare, and productivity
youth interest in our industry as a career
sustainable nutrient practices on our farms
innovative new practices and technologies
special projects of interest as identified by BCDA Board of Directors / DIREC
projects conducted in British Columbia will receive priority
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Science & Technology - We have an active interest in genomics development for cattle productivity, robotics for automated milking systems, software development for administering quota and supply management related programs across Canada.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Environment - The dairy industry is interested in sustainable development, and participation in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS).
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Fisheries - Productive streams, estuaries and other bodies of water occupy agricultural land reserve (ALR) designated land frequently managed by Dairy farmers. Accordingly the dairy industry has a vested interest in protective legislation on this land.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Health - As per Canada's food guide, we encourage the public to consume milk to meet the daily dairy requirements of important vitamins and minerals. Additionally, we have an outward interest in the Health of Animals Act and Regulations, with regards to Cattle Identification and Welfare. Animal welfare is both a primary concern of the dairy industry and to consumers.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- International Trade - one of the main pillars for the success of supply management (on which the Dairy industry in Canada is based) is import control. We have an active interest in developing global trade policies in addition to tariff and import legislation.
Regulation
- Consumer Issues - The perceived quality and safety of Canadian dairy products versus that of import goods is of paramount concern to the dairy industry.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Senate of Canada
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
We represent all dairy producers in British Columbia and believe in producing milk of the highest quality and standards. We are dedicated in enhancing our domestic industry and maintaining sustainable farming practices.
The British Columbia Dairy Association (BCDA) is the voice of all dairy farmers in British Columbia. We are advocates with governments, the media, special interest groups, environmentalists and other industry associations. Our purpose is to advance the legitimate business interest of this province’s dairy farmers and to promote a vibrant and sustainable industry that supplies only the best quality milk and milk products to our consumers.
We represent all commercial dairy farmers throughout BC and have delegates from all regions that are appointed to serve on the BCDA board of directors on three-year terms. As the umbrella organization, it is our role to represent all regions provincially and federally.
We support and work closely with the Dairy Farmers of Canada through delegates nominated to represent BC’s interest at their annual General Meeting and Policy Conference. Dairy Farmers of Canada is the group that deals with national dairy issues including policy, lobbying and trade, and market development for industrial products.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Kenneth Miller,
General Manager
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The provincial regions are: Fraser Valley, Northern, Southern and Vancouver Island. Delegates from each region sit on the Board of Directors to make up an 11 member board.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
3236 Beta Avenue
Burnaby BC, BC V5G 4K4
Canada
Telephone number:
604-294-3775
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Kristine Louie,
Marketing Manager |
No public offices held
- Kenneth Miller,
General Manager |
No public offices held
- Elizabeth Schouten,
Policy Manager |
No public offices held
- Christine Terpsma,
Manager of Communications |
No public offices held