Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Climate
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Labour
- Research and Development
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Continue obtaining support for federal and jointly funded research programs though the Agricultural Policy Framework such as the AgriScience Cluster. The Cluster is a partnership between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the canola industry to produce research that reduces production risk, improves yield, increases market demand and enhances focus on sustainability.
- Continue obtaining support to resolve market access issues and enhance canola utilization from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's "Agri-Marketing" Program.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Encouraging the development of an Agriculture Policy Framework that supports the competitiveness and growth of the canola sector, including support for the federal and shared funded programs through the Agricultural Policy Framework. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is the current policy framework for federal and provincial agricultural programs.
Policies or Program
- Encouraging health/safety/environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits and plant breeding innovations that support innovation.
- Implementing a national water monitoring program that supports the environmental safety of plan protection products.
- Supporting multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and the implementation of existing agreements to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products.
- Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products
Regulation
- Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science.
- Expanding renewable content in diesel as part of Canada's Clean Fuel Standard and increasing the use of biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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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Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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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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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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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
JIM EVERSON,
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:
2021-12-31
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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$2,327,247.00
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Yes
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Province of Manitoba - Retrain MB
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$2,087.00
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No
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Service Canada (ServCan)
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$4,431.00
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No
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
400-167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-488-9916
Lobbyists Details
Lobbyists employed by the organization
- Chris Davison,
Vice President, Stakeholder & Industry Relations |
No public offices held
- James Everson,
President |
Public offices held
- Curtis Rempel,
Vice President, Crop Production |
Public offices held
- Troy Sherman,
Director, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Chris Vervaet,
Executive Director |
Public offices held
- Brittany Wood,
Director, Canola Utilization |
No public offices held
