Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Industry
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- With respect to International Trade Agreements, to be a presence reminding the government that dairy product manufacturers need to be consulted regarding international trade agreements because of the significant impact these agreements may have on the dairy processing sector.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Intervene on all proposals made by the Dairy Farmers of Canada or others concerning the restriction or changes to the rules for the importation or use of concentrated milk proteins or other milk ingredients.
Loi sur les licences d'exportation et d'importation;
Loi sur la Commission canadienne du lait;
Règlement sur les Produits Laitiers (Dairy Products Regulations)
Policies or Program
- Challenge changes to dairy products Regulations as proposed by the Dairy Farmers of Canada or others and considered by government given the fundamental impact that they have on the dairy processing sector. To be a presence reminding government that dairy product manufacturers need to be consulted and heard on all dairy related issues.
- Challenge changes to dairy products standards as proposed by the Dairy Farmers of Canada or others and considered by government given the fundamental impact that they have on the dairy processing sector. To be a presence reminding government that dairy product manufacturers need to be consulted and heard on all dairy related issues.
- Import Permit quotas. Intervene to ensure that any proposed changes to existing rules and legislation are fair and equitable and do not adversely affect the dairy processing sector.
- National Milk Marketing Plan. Proper administration of the National Milk Marketing Plan to ensure that dairy product manufacturers are not adversely affected by any changes that might be proposed. To be a presence reminding government that dairy product manufacturers need to be consulted and heard on all dairy related issues.
- Provide input and feedback on policies, programs to ensure that dairy processors’ views are taken into account and that any results do not impede dairy processors' competitiveness or their ability to grow their dairy processing activity. Advocate for dairy processors' interests in the context of international trade negotiations and in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
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 Revenue Agency (CRA)
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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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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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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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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, the top dairy processor in Australia, and the second largest in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the largest manufacturer of branded cheese and a top manufacturer of dairy spreads. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Lino A. Saputo,
Chief Executive Officer
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2020-03-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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$8,386,094.00
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No
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Energy Efficiently Alberta
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$9,200.00
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No
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FortisBC
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$19,650.00
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No
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Government of Alberta
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$160,000.00
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No
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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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$0.00
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Yes
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Halton city
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$28,250.00
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No
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$40,000.00
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No
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Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
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$11,400.00
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No
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In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
6869 Métropolitain Est
St-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
Telephone number:
514-328-3116
Fax number:
514-328-3322
Parent Company Information
Saputo inc. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Aliments Saputo Limitée
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6869 Métropolitain E.
St-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
- Fromagerie 1860 DuVillage inc.
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6869 Métropolitain Est
Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
- La Maison Alexis de Portneuf inc.
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6869 Métropolitain Est
Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
- Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. / Saputo Produits laitiers Canada s.e.n.c.
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6869 Métropolitain Est
St-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Kai Bockmann,
President and Chief Operating Officer, Saputo Inc. |
No public offices held
- Carl Colizza,
President and Chief Operating Officer North America |
No public offices held
- Frank Guido,
President and Chief Operating Officer - Dairy Division Canada |
No public offices held
- Gabriel Palombaro,
Lead Project Management Office (PMO) |
No public offices held
- Lino A. Saputo,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Eric Given,
Director Governmental Affairs and International Trade Policy |
No public offices held
- Julie Paquin,
Director Governmental Affairs |
No public offices held
- Warren Skippon,
Director, Animal Welfare |
No public offices held
- Catherine Tokarz,
Senior Vice President, Governmental Affairs |
No public offices held
