Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Health
- International Trade
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Environment-the Dairy industry is interested in sustainable development, helping to improve the environment-the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS).
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Health of Animals Act and Regulations with regards to Cattle Identification and Welfare. Animal welfare is a concern to consumers.
Policies or Program
- Health-Milk is an important part of a healthy diet. We encourage the public to consume milk to meet the daily dairy requirements of important minerals and vitamins such as Calcium, Vit D, which help prevent osteoporosis. Reference is Canada's food guide.
- 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 are also concerned about the import of flavoured milk products which are exempt to tariffs because of the added flavour.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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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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Environment Canada
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Health Canada (HC)
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 six BCMPA 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
Robin Smith,
Executive Director
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
- Paul Hargreaves,
Financial Officer |
No public offices held
- Robin Smith,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Marcus Wong,
Director, Producer Relations & Communications |
No public offices held