Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Environment
- International Trade
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Pest Control Products Act and regulations as it relates to agricultural pest control products. Support enhanced resources for federal regulatory bodies to make science-based decisions on crop protection products and seed varieties. Advocate for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation and that it is facilitative for trade.
- Support a review of the Canada Grains Act to modernize role of Canadian Grain Commission to align with needs of the grain sector.
Policies or Program
- Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.
- Agriculture - Work to ensure the existing and upcoming Agricultural Policy Framework addresses the needs of canola farmers including business risk management, marketing and research. Maintain support for federal and shared funded programs.
- To advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Ensure governments recognize the benefits that farmers provide to the environment. Including in relation to polices and regulations concerning carbon pricing, as it pertains to on-farm exemptions, offset protocols, rebates, and research.
- The creation and implementation of the Canada Water Agency and adoption of a pan-Canadian water monitoring framework have positive impacts for canola farmers.
Regulation
- Climate/Environment- Advance canola- based biofuel as part of the solution for climate change. Canada's Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) incentivizes the use of canola-based biofuels.
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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Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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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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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
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Senate of Canada
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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:
703-350 Sparks St.
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8
Canada
Telephone number:
613-232-0223
Web address:
ccga.ca
Client representative
Rick White, President and Chief Executive Officer
Parent Company Information
Canadian Canola Growers Association is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Canola Growers Association is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Canola Growers Association 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 Canola Growers Association does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Michael Ammeter
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No public offices held
Business address:
1547 TWP RD 382
Red Deer County, AB T4E 2T6
Canada
Telephone number:
403-350-4473
Consultant relationship to the client
- The registrant is on the board of directors for this organization.
