Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Climate
- Environment
- International Trade
- Taxation and Finance
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-234
Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act
For bill to be approved by the government of Canada so natural gas and propane are exempt from the federal carbon tax in relation to agricultural producers.
- Clean Fuel Standards - Issues regarding compliance with land use and biodiversity. Further understanding and consultation regarding “verification and certification” of the feedstock and how this will directly impact farmers.
- The review of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s Pest Control Products Act
Ensure that any policy change be based upon sound science and should never be influenced by outside organizations with a single motive or intent that does not encompass the PMRA’s main purpose.
- 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, Policies or Program
- A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy: Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act - Urge the federal government to consider incentives or exemptions to agriculture production in the following areas:
increase costs for heating farm buildings,
drying grain,
irrigation,
moving commodities by rail,
buying essential farm inputs such as fertilizer and machinery
recognition of already existing responsible environmental practices by the ag sector:
Agriculture Clean Tech Program criteria
Policies or Program
- A Healthy Environment and aHealthy
Economy – reduce emissions from fertilizer by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.
To meet targets urge government to implement 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program . Also to urge the federal government to focus on emission intensity rather then absolute reduction.
- Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (SCAP)
Risk management solutions that will offset the costs/risks of producers adapting unproven innovation to reduce emissions on their operations.
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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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Founded in 1909, UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic co-operatives and has grown from a small-scale local co-operative into an extensive commercial and retail operation with over 110,000 active members.
We are a progressive and diversified business that provides the products, services and solutions our owners and customers in rural communities need to successfully run their operations. Our members guide our decision-making and are rooted in the heart of all we do.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Scott Bolton,
President and CEO
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
4838 Richard Road SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
Canada
Telephone number:
403-570-4493
Parent Company Information
United Farmers of Alberta is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Bar W
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4838 Richard Rd SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
Canada
- BAR W PETROLEUM & ELECTRIC INC
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4838 Richard Rd SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
Canada
- MICRO DISPENSING SERVICES INC.
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4838 Richard rd SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
No lobbyists added
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Nicholas Harsulla,
Manager of Government Relations |
No public offices held