Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Consumer Issues
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Labour
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bankruptcy Insolvency Act - Trust Provisions - In respect of establishing a financial commercial business risk mitigation tool for the fresh fruit & vegetable industry via a fair and ethical marketplace environment.
- Safe Food for Canadians Act. In respect of managing risk to food safety and supporting a safe food system for Canada.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Canada Agricultural Products Act & Regulations - Organic. In respect to Canadian organic regime.
- Canada Agricultural Products Act - Fruit and Vegetable Licensing and Arbitration Regulations. In respect of greater enforcement of regulations and strengthening licensing provisions to ensure fair and ethical commercial practices.
- Canada Agricultural Products Act - Fruit and Vegetable Regulations. In respect of modification of grade regulations.
- Canada Agricultural Products Act - Licensing & Arbitration Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - New CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce.
- Canada Customs Act & Regulations. In respect of establishing & implementing appropriate enforcement mechanisms to ensure adherence to regulations and policies which affect the movement of fresh fruits and vegetables. Also in respect to implementation by the produce sector of all custom regulations.
- Consumer Packaging & Labelling Act & Regulations. In respect of consistency in delivery.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations - Genetically Modified Organisms(GMO). In respect of acceptance of recognized, science-based reviews.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations - Irradiation. In respect of acceptance of recognized, science-based reviews.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations - Nanotechnology. In respect of acceptance of recognized, science-based reviews.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations. In respect of ensuring the safety of the food supply.
- Pest Control Products Act - Pesticide Residue Tolerances - In respect of international harmonization of maximum and default residue limits (mrls).
- Plant Protection Act & Regulations. In respect to consistent delivery by CFIA of plant health regulations.
Policies or Program
- Agriculture Policy Framework/Growing Forward 2. In respect to supporting development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian market place and the ability to trace fresh fruits & vegetables along the supply chain. Also in support of innovation.
- Health Canada Food & Nutrition - A cooperative approach between government and industry / NGOs to support increased health of Canadians via focus on childhood obesity, establishment of nutrient database, harmonization between Canada and US of health claims, health & nutrition labelling, and consumer food safety education.
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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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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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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Industry Canada
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Justice Canada (JC)
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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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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Solicitor General Canada (SGC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2013-10-31
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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$43,133.55
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No
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Client Contact Information
Address:
162 Cleopatra Dr.
Ottawa, ON K2G 5X2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-226-4187
Client representative
Ron Lemaire, President
Parent Company Information
Canadian Produce Marketing Association / Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Produce Marketing Association / Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Produce Marketing Association / Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes 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 Produce Marketing Association / Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Angela Cerovic
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No public offices held
Business address:
Suite 1100
55 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-4371
Fax number:
613-238-8642
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
HILL+KNOWLTON STRATEGIES
Address:
Suite 1100
55 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L5
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-4371
