Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Consumer Issues
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Health
- Industry
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Supply Management - requesting continued policy support for supply management in the P5 sectors
Interprovincial trade - discussion regarding the current difficulty transporting cattle and beef products between provinces.
Business Risk Management programs - seeking federal financial support for agricultural Business Risk Management Programs currently run in Ontario
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Agriculture
Excise Tax Act in respect of the elimination of excise taxes from farm fules to provide some price relief for the farm fuels input costs
- Agriculture
Federal Budget. Review of programs and policies affecting spending on farm programs (Growing Forward), including farm income programs and environmental spending.
- Agriculture
Income Tax Act - write offs for farm losses - specifically, Section 31 of the Income Tax Act.
- Agriculture
International trade
(WTO and bilateral agreements) to ensure improvement in export access for food products and the protection of domestic markets from unfair competition
- Agriculture
Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994. Mitigating impact on farm operators for incidental take.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Agriculture
Fisheries Act and regulations associated with - Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Environmental programming on the protection of water courses from spills or degradation from farming practices with regards its impact on farm practices and farmer liability
- Agriculture
Pest Control Products Act, regulations and programs. To ensure improvement in regulatory framework and ease of access to crop protection products for farmers.
- AgricultureSpecies at Risk Act - Environment Canada. Environmental management of endangered species regulations and policies that affect farmers' normal farm practices
Policies or Program
- Agriculture
Growing Forward - Canada's 5 year agricultural policy governing farm income programs, environmental programs and innovation to ensure Ontario farmers enjoy an internationally competitive environment
Regulation
- Agriculture
Railway Right of Way Control Regulations. Securing farmer access to right of way.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots 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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Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal (CART)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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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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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
100 Stone Road West
Suite 206
Guelph, ON N1G 5L3
Canada
Telephone number:
519-821-8883
Fax number:
519-821-8810
Web address:
www.ofa.on.ca
Client representative
Neil Currie, General Manager
Parent Company Information
Ontario Federation of Agriculture / Ontario Federation of Agriculture is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Ontario Federation of Agriculture / Ontario Federation of Agriculture is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Ontario Federation of Agriculture / Ontario Federation of Agriculture are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Ontario Federation of Agriculture / Ontario Federation of Agriculture does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Peggy Brekveld
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No public offices held
Business address:
Ontario AgriCentre
100 Stone Road West, Suite 206
Guelph, ON N1G 5L3
Canada
Telephone number:
519-821-8883
Consultant relationship to the client
- The registrant is a member of the board of directors of this corporation.
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Address:
Ontario AgriCentre
100 Stone Road West, Suite 206
Guelph, ON N1G 5L3
Canada
