Registration - Consultant

Subject Matters

• Agriculture
• Climate
• Economic Development
• Environment
• International Trade
• Regional Development
• Science and Technology
• Taxation and Finance

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

• Value Creation to enhance private plant breeding programs in Canada. Ensure that options presented are to the benefit of producers.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

• For the federal government to consider allowing farmers in the province of Alberta, who are registered with an Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit (AFFB) permit, to be automatically exempt from the Federal Fuel Charge without having to complete the Federal Fuel Charge Exemption (FFCE) Certificate for Farmers. This will save time and money on the part of the farmers, suppliers and the federal government by avoiding substantial administrative work.

Policies or Program

• Canola Trade Dispute with China - Ensure canola producers do not fall subject to economic hardship and that programs are in place for support during federal negotiations.

Regulation

• Subdivision C, Exemption Certificates, Subparagraph 36(1)(b)(vii) of the Greenhouse Gases Pollution Pricing Act related to Fuel Charge exemptions for qualifying farming fuel

Communication Techniques

• Written communication
• Oral communication
• 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

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
• Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
• Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

Address:
4838 Richard Road SW
Calgary, AB  T3E 6L1
Canada

Telephone number: 403-570-4359

Client representative

Nicholas Harsulla, Manager Government Relations

Parent Company Information

United Farmers of Alberta is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Business address:
50 O'Connor Street, Suite 605
Ottawa, ON  K1P 6L2
Canada

Telephone number: 613-288-2306