Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- International Relations
- International Trade
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Changes to the application of integrity services reviews within the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and the Low Skill Agricultural Stream under the larger umbrella of Temporary Foreign Workers'. Facilitate a review (audit) program that is aligned with justice norms. Introduce review templates which are definitive and completely transparent to agriculture stakeholders and the general public at large. Preserve one of our most precious assets – food.
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and other trade negotiations and the potential impact of those proceedings on the competitiveness of Canadian agriculture and horticulture;
- Pest Management Regulatory Agency practices and consultations- discussions around improving stakeholder outreach around PMRA reviews and decisions
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Explore possibilities for re-establishing Canada's preferential access to the dispute settlement mechanism under the (U.S.) Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) in light of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) ratification.
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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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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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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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
355 Elmira Road North
Guelp, ON N1K 1S5
Canada
Telephone number:
519-827-5716
Client representative
Alison Robertson, Executive Director
Parent Company Information
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Ontario Fruit and Vegetable 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
Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Ramina Ghassemi
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No public offices held
Business address:
45 O'Connor Street, suite 2000
Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-232-7171
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
McMillan Vantage Policy Group
Address:
45 O'Connor Street, suite 2000
Ottawa, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-232-7171
