Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Environment
- International Trade
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-359 - an Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act and the Pest Control Products Act(provisional registration and approval), to promote production, innovation, and competitiveness on farm.
- C-294: Support passage of C-294, An Act to amend the Copyright Act(interoperability), to support production, competitiveness, and working capital on farm.
- Canada Grains Act - to support a review of and modernize the role of the Canadian Grain Commission to align with the needs of the grain sector.
- Climate change laws, policies, programs and regulations related to agriculture, promote competitiveness and production on farms.
- Concern Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act(supply management) will cause negative impacts to Canada's trade agenda.
- Income Tax Act and other financial regulations, policies or programs: To promote the fair treatment of farmers in any proposed changes to the Income Tax Act or other financial mechanism that may impact farmer financially.
- Support passage of C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act(diagnosis, maintenance and repair), to support production, competitiveness, and working capital on farm.
- support passage of Bill C-234, an act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, To further enable farmer's role as climate solution providers and support competitiveness
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Pest Control Products Act and regulations as it relates to agricultural pest control products. Support enhanced resources for federal regulatory bodies to make science-based decisions on crop protection products and seed varieties. Advocate for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation and that it is facilitative for trade.
- climate/environment - Renewable Fuels, supporting the development of renewable fuels in Canada. Canada's Clean Fuel standard incentivizes the use of canola bases fuels.
Policies or Program
- Agriculture - policies and programs Growing Forward and the impact on the Agriculture Industry
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Canada Water Agency - to create and implement and adapt a pan Canadian water monitoring framework that would have positive impacts for canola farmers
- Economic Development - supporting the economic development of rural communities and the Canadian economy by advocating for policies that help farmers succeed.
- 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.
- International Trade - multi and bi-lateral trade negotiations to maintain and increase canola exports. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.
- Transportation - ensure the Canada Transportation Act works in the best possible way for the Agricultural sector
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
400 -1661 Portage Ave
Winnepeg, MB R3J 3T7
Canada
Telephone number:
204-788-0090
Ext.
80090
Fax number:
204-788-0039
Client representative
Rick White, Chief Executive Officer
Parent Company Information
Canadian Canola Growers Association is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Canola Growers Association is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Canola Growers Association are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Canadian Canola Growers Association does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Andre Harpe
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No public offices held
Business address:
400 -1661 Portage Ave
Winnepeg, MB R3J 3T7
Canada
Telephone number:
204-788-0090
Fax number:
204-788-0039
Consultant relationship to the client
- The registrant is on the board of directors for this organization.
