Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Broadcasting
- Consumer Issues
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Labour
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Canada Agricultural Products Act & Regulations - Organic. In respect to Canadian organic regime.
- Canada Agricultural Products Act - Fruit and Vegetable Licensing and Arbitration Regulations. In respect of greater enforcement of regulations and strengthening licensing provisions to ensure fair and ethical commercial practices.
- Canada Agricultural Products Act - Fruit and Vegetable Regulations. In respect of modification of grade regulations.
- Canada Agricultural Products Act - Licensing & Arbitration Regulations - Destination Inspection Service - New CFIA service model for delivery of enhanced destination inspection for produce.
- Canada Customs Act & Regulations. In respect of establishing & implementing appropriate enforcement mechanisms to ensure adherence to regulations and policies which affect the movement of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Consumer Packaging & Labelling Act & Regulations. In respect of consistency in delivery.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations - Genetically Modified Organisms(GMO). In respect of acceptance of recognized, science-based reviews.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations - Irradiation. In respect of acceptance of recognized, science-based reviews.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations - Nanotechnology. In respect of acceptance of recognized, science-based reviews.
- Food & Drug Act & Regulations. In respect of ensuring the safety of the food supply.
- Pest Control Products Act - Pesticide Residue Tolerances - In respect of international harmonization of maximum and default residue limits (mrls).
- Plant Protection Act & Regulations. In respect to consistent delivery by CFIA of plant health regulations.
Policies or Program
- Agriculture Policy Framework/Growing Forward. In respect to supporting development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian market place and the ability to trace fresh fruits & vegetables along the supply chain.
- Health Canada Food & Nutrition - A cooperative approach between government and industry / NGOs to support increased health of Canadians via focus on childhood obesity, establishment of nutrient database, harmonization between Canada and US of health claims, health & nutrition labelling, and consumer food safety education.
- Trust Provisions - In respect of establishing a financial commercial business risk mitigation tool for the fresh fruit & vegetable industry via a fair and ethical marketplace environment.
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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CBSA
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CFIA
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Industry Canada
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
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PHAC
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC)
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Revenue Canada (RC)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Solicitor General Canada (SGC)
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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
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is a not-for-profit organization representing companies that are active in the marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables in Canada from the farm gate to the dinner plate. CPMA members include major grower/shippers/packers, importer/exporters, carriers, brokers, wholesalers, retailers, fresh cuts and foodservice distributors, integrating all segments of the fresh produce industry. CPMA's vision is to increase the market of fresh fruit and vegetables in Canada by encouraging cooperation and information exchange among all segments, at the domestic and international level, of the produce industry.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
DAVID DEMPSTER,
PRESIDENT
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Six classes of membership include active (voting), active branch (voting), associate, associate branch, educational institution and university or college student. Approximately 727 members including retail, wholesale, foodservice, shipper, grower, importer, exporter, broker, carriers, fresh cut operators and allied industry. Approximately 275 members from outside Canada.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2009-10-31
List of Government Funding
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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$461,336.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
162 Cleopatra Dr.
Ottawa, ON K2G 5X2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-226-4187
Ext.
216
Fax number:
613-226-2984
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- BEV APPLEBY,
Manager, Standardization & Government Relations |
No public offices held
- SALLY BLACKMAN,
Manager, Food Safety & Nutrition |
Public offices held
- DAVID DEMPSTER,
President |
Public offices held
- JANE PROCTOR,
Vice President, Policy & Issue Management |
No public offices held
- MELANIE RICHER,
Senior Manager Marketing & Communications |
No public offices held
- TRACY TODD,
Vice President, Finance & Operations |
No public offices held
- Lianne Wand,
Manager, Marketing & Communications |
Public offices held