Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Labour
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bankruptcy Insolvency Act - 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.
- Bill C-234 - An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, regarding impacts to the greenhouse sector.
- Bill C-280, The Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act - in respect to establishing a deemed trust mechanism to provide financial protection to sellers of fresh produce in the case of buyer bankruptcy
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act - in relation to ban of certain plastic materials under Schedule I
- Safe Food for Canadians Act. In respect of managing risk to food safety and supporting a safe food system for Canada.
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. Also in respect to implementation by the produce sector of all custom regulations.
- 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.
- Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and accompanying regulations - In respect to rebates for the greenhouse industry, expanding the definition of farming and ensuring consistency, and in providing an exemption in the Act and/or regulations for diesel and propane as well as heating and cooling equipment.
- 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.
- Safe Food for Canadians Act and Regulations - In respect to supporting the development and implementation of a safe food supply chain while ensuring efficient and streamlined regulations for industry.
Policies or Program
- A Food Policy for Canada - In respect to the governance structure of the Food Policy, establishing a consumption target for fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing access to healthy food, and ensuring economic growth.
- Agriculture Policy Framework/Growing Forward 2. 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. Also in support of innovation.
- COVID-19 Response - Federal government programs and policies in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- 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.
- National Supply Chain Strategy - in respect of supporting the smooth movement of fresh fruit and vegetable products across the Canadian border and throughout the country.
- Ports Modernization Review - In respect to ensuring that ports are well positioned to facilitate the free flow of goods and enabling uninterrupted trade.
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 Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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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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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
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
Ron Lemaire,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
One class of membership. Approximately 852 members including retail, wholesale, foodservice, shipper, grower, importer, exporter, broker, carriers, fresh cut operators and allied industry. Approximately 308 members from outside Canada.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-10-31
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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$215,138.35
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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
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Jeff Hall,
Food Safety Specialist |
No public offices held
- Josué Kashama,
Manager, Government Relations |
Public offices held
- Ron Lemaire,
President |
No public offices held
- Susan Lewis,
Vice President, Market Development |
Public offices held
- Jane Proctor,
Vice President, Policy & Issue Management |
No public offices held
- Shannon Sommerauer,
Director, Government Relations |
Public offices held
- Tracy Todd,
Vice President, Finance & Operations |
No public offices held
