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
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- 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. We seek for the inclusion of the latest scientific evidence about the nutritional value of dairy products within Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy on an on-going basis.
Policies or Program
- Environment - The dairy industry is interested in sustainable development, and participation in the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, in order to support the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS).
- International Trade - The dairy industry supports maintaining Canada's supply managed agricultural system. 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 interest in increasing resources for CFIA and CBSA to ensure compliance for imported products.
When market concessions occur in trade agreements, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), we seek federal government mitigation for impacts on dairy farmers. We also seek the maximization of allowable permanent TRQs allocated to Canadian dairy processors. We ask that no domestic dairy market concessions are made in future trade agreements.
Regulation
- Consumer Issues - The perceived quality and safety of Canadian dairy products versus that of imported goods is of paramount concern to the dairy industry. To this end, we have an interest in ensuring the integrity of the Product of Canada and Made in Canada logos by maintaining the current Canadian thresholds and continuing to transparently identify imported content on dairy products. We support the introduction of a Grocery Code of Conduct to strengthen domestic food security for consumers.
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 Defence (DND)
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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 interests 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 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
Jeremy Dunn,
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
- Jeremy Dunn,
General Manager |
No public offices held
- Christine Terpsma,
Director of Communications and Producer Relations |
No public offices held
- Jennifer Woron,
Director of Marketing |
No public offices held