Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- International Trade
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Obtain support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada "Agri-Marketing" Program for market development.
Policies or Program
- Accurate agricultural statistical reporting - Statistics Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Each year Statistics Canada and AAFC issue statistics/predictions on the area and production of canola. These numbers are often changed, sometimes dramatically, months after the initial numbers. This can affect the marketing of canola negatively and the Canola Council asks that these agencies improve their statistical reporting.
- Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products.
- Biosafety Protocol - Canada's position to ensure protection of biodiversity and maintaining trade. The Canola Council does not support government ratification of the BSP. We do support the protection of biodiversity as long as it is consistent with international trade practises.
- Health claims - Health Canada does not issue health claims for specific products, unlike the U.S. where canola oil has a health claim. The Canola Council is asking Health Canada to review its policy to harmonize with the U.S.
- Health/Safety/Environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits. The Canola Council supports a science-based assessment process for apporvals of PNTs.
- Renewable Fuels - The Canola Council supports the development of a canola biodiesel industry in Canada and financial support for companies seeking to build canola biodiesel productions plants in Canada. Natural Resources Canada ecoEnergy for biofuels must be responsive to the industry needs.
- Response of the government to Health Canada's Trans Fat monitoring program. The Canola Council supports a voluntary approach to reducing trans fat in food in Canada.
Regulation
- Modernization of seed variety registration by regulation under the Seeds Act.
- Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act to set renewable fuel standards. The Canola Council supports a 2% biodiesel inclusion mandate by the year 2011 and a 5% inclusion mandate by 2015.
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 Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Environment Canada
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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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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Senate of Canada
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canola Council of Canada is a national, nonprofit association funded by stakeholders in the canola industry. Our mission is to enhance the industry's ability to profitably produce and supply seed, oil and meal products that offer superior value to customers throughout the world. Members include canola growers, crop input suppliers, grain handling companies, exporters, processors and food and feed manufacturers.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
JoAnne Buth,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Membership is open to all segments of the canola value chain and its related partners, which may include both individuals and organizations. Both full membership and affiliate membership are available.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2010-12-31
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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$4,682,480.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
400-167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T6
Canada
Telephone number:
204-982-2100
Fax number:
204-942-1841
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- JoAnne Buth,
President |
No public offices held
- Brian Innes,
Corporate Affairs Manager |
No public offices held
- Cory McArthur,
Vice President, Market Development |
No public offices held
- Cari Mell,
Finance and Payroll Officer |
No public offices held
