Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Labour
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Retain support from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada "Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership" Program for international market development and market access.
- The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) is the next policy framework for federal and provincial agricultural programs. Maintain support and full funding for federal and shared funded programs, including support for soybean research through the Agri-Science program
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Agriculture Trade - multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and discussions to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on soybeans and soy products.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C 282 An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), with respect to how future international trade negotiations and outcomes are are affected by the Bill.
Policies or Program
- Biosafety Protocol - Canada's position to ensure protection of biodiversity and maintaining trade. Soy Canada does not support government ratification of the Biosafety protocol. We do support the protection of biodiversity that is consistent with international trade rules and regulations.
- Low Level Presence - Soy Canada supports the development of a low level presence framework in Canada for GMO products and an international protocol for low level presence.
- Response of the government to Health Canada's Trans Fat monitoring program. Soy Canada supports a voluntary approach to reducing trans fat in food in Canada.
- Support a competitive and efficient grain transportation systems across Canada, including road and port infrastructure, bulk and container rail service, as well as bulk and containerized marine service.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Health/Safety/Environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits (PNTs) and products of Plant Breeding Innovation (PBIs) Soy Canada supports a timely, science, and risk-based assessment processes for domestic and foreign approvals of PNTs and PBIs.
Regulation
- Ensure that modifications to the Seeds Regulations take into account the distinct requirements of both oilseed/crushing and identity-preserved/"food grade" soybeans.
- Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) - Select national, international and foreign maximum residue limits that reflect science-based risk analyses and take into account both the availability and effectiveness of alternative products and the maintenance of competitiveness with foreign counterparts. Ensure adequate funding for both the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and Canadian capacity to negotiate MRLs with foreign and international standards-setting agencies.
- Support the development and use of Canadian soy-based biofuels through the Clean Fuel Standard and Clean Fuel Regulations. Sustainability criteria in the Clean Fuel Regulations should apply on an aggregate basis to Canadian producers and reflect the longstanding and positive impact producers have on land-use and biodiversity.
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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Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Farm Credit Canada (FCC)
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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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Soy Canada is the national association that represents the soybean value chain in Canada. The organization facilitates cooperation among members and represents the value chain on both domestic and international issues that impact the growth and development of the sector.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Brian Innes,
Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Membership includes: soybean growers from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta; soybean crushers; "commodity" exporters; "food grade" exporters; and, seed development companies.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-03-31
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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$271,150.00
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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:
613-617-8483
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Emma Coffin,
Director, Corporate Affairs |
Public offices held
- Brian Innes,
Executive Director |
No public offices held