Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Health
- International Trade
- Labour
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Allocation of Canadian Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP) funds to support mycotoxin research conducted by various university based researchers.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Modernization of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations and consequential amendments to the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and statutes under the authority of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Adoption of maximum limits for mycotoxins in cereal grains and processed grain-based foods in either the Food and Drug Regulations or the Canada Grain Regulations or related guidelines.
Policies or Program
- Allocation of additional human and financial resources to new and ongoing mycotoxin research in AAFC Research Branch and the Canadian Grain Commission Grain Research Laboratory.
Regulation
- Development and implementation of food inspection and facility licensing regulations pursuant to Bill S-11, Safe Foods for Canadians Act
- Government of Canada regulatory response to implementation of the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act.
- Implementation of regulations pursuant to Bill C-30, Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act as they apply to ensuring adequate rail tranportation service to grain processors.
- Implementation of the Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations pursuant to CEPA as they apply to the issuance of permits for the importation and use of methyl bromide, a regulated, ozone-depleting substance
- Mandatory enrichment of wheat flour as per Food and Drug Regulations and the related compliance and enforcement activity of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Proposed Amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations -- health claims, compositional standards, food additives and labelling requirements as they pertain to whole grains and products of grain milling.
- Proposed Amendments to the federal Occupational Health and Safety Regulations pursuant to Part II Canada Labour Code.
- Revision of classes of grain pursuant to the Canada Grain Act and Regulations
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral 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 Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment Canada
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
303-236 Metcalfe
Ottawa, ON K2P 1R3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-2293
Client representative
Harold VanNiejenhuis, Chairman
Parent Company Information
Canadian National Millers Association / Association canadienne des minoteries de farine de blé (CNMA). is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian National Millers Association / Association canadienne des minoteries de farine de blé (CNMA). is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian National Millers Association / Association canadienne des minoteries de farine de blé (CNMA). 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 National Millers Association / Association canadienne des minoteries de farine de blé (CNMA). does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
GORDON HARRISON
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Public offices held
Business address:
200-265 Carling Avenue
OTTAWA, ON K1S 2E1
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-5360
Fax number:
613-235-5866
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
GPRA Government Policy Research Associates Inc.
Address:
303-236 Metcalfe Street
OTTAWA, ON K2P 1R3
Canada
Telephone number:
613-878-5360