Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- International Trade
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program which aims to assist in the increase and diversification of Canadian agricultural exports to international markets.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriScience Program which aims to accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
Policies or Program
- Encourage the development of infrastructure and innovation initiatives that will allow the Canadian agriculture and cereals industries to continue to be world leaders in science-based research and development, while ensuring the maintenance of our competitive export position into the future.
- Support expansion of multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and implementation of agreements to reduce tariffs, technical barriers, and non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
- Support the enforcement and aftercare of implemented trade agreements by encouraging and facilitating technical expertise related to non-tariff barriers to trade for Canadian cereals.
Regulation
- Ensuring that the Canadian cereals industry continues to be regulated by the best available science when considering crop protection products, and plant breeding innovation.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral 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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Economic Development and Official Languages
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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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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Cereals Canada is a national, not-for-profit, industry association representing the Canadian cereals grains value chain. Our mission is to support the Canadian cereals value chain including farmers, exporters, developers and processors, and our customers around the world with a focus on trade, science and sustainability.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Dean Dias,
Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Cereals Canada's members represent all sectors of the cereals value chain. Our membership consists of farmers, exporters, developers and processors.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-03-31
List of Government Funding
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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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$1,736,906.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1000-303 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3G7
Canada
Telephone number:
204-942-2166
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Leif Carlson,
Market and Trade Specialist |
No public offices held
- Dean Dias,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Marcello DiMarco,
Chief Financial Officer |
No public offices held
- Daniel Ramage,
Director, Market Access & Trade Policy |
No public offices held
- Elaine Sopiwnyk,
Vice President, Technical Services |
Public offices held
- Mark Walker,
Vice President, Markets and Trade |
Designated public offices held
- Krista Zuzak,
Director, Crop Protection and Production |
No public offices held
