Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Health
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Lobby for grants related to cross-commodity market access activities in the grain sector
Policies or Program
- Lobby for effective trade negotiations and enforcement provisions in key export markets, in particular as it relates to technical barriers to trade and regulatory cooperation
- Raise awareness of the Canadian grains and oilseeds sector, our ability to contribute to the Canadian economy and share our sustainability story.
Regulation
- Lobby for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation.
- Lobby for trade enabling solutions internationally on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) of pesticides on grain.
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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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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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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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canada Grains Council is the national umbrella organization representing the grain, oilseed, pulse and special crop industries. The CGC’s mission is to lead, facilitate and support policy development and implementation on cross commodity issues and opportunities. In everything we do, the Canada Grains Council strives to build consensus and speak as one voice on the issues that matter to our sector.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Gord Kurbis,
Vice President Crop Protection
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Canada Grains Council membership includes representatives from all segments of the value chain (producers, grain handlers/exporters, input suppliers, and processors) and all of the major commodity organizations.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2020-12-31
List of Government Funding
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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$669,190.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
Suite 703 - 350 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8
Canada
Telephone number:
613-422-0166
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Gord Kurbis,
Vice President Crop Protection |
No public offices held