Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- International Trade
- International Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Taxation and Finance
- Industry
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Government Procurement
- Mining
- International Relations
- Health
- Science and Technology
- National Security/Security
- Transportation
- Labour
Subject Matter Details
Politique ou Programme
- Changes to Competition Policy bearing on Canadian competitiveness while ensuring compliance.
- Changes to the Canada Food Safety Inspection Policy to meet or exceed requirements for agri-food safety and product quality.
- Changes to the Food Security Program to promote food safety, nutrition and healthy eating.
- Clean Air Regulatory Framework and Air Quality Management Systems as it relates to the fertilizer industry.
- Data on the fertilizer industry compiled by Statistics Canada.
- Input on climate change and greenhouse gas policy, strategies.
- Input on economic and fiscal policy as it relates to the fertilizer industry in Canada and its global competitiveness.
- Input on trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership, to enhance trade with the Asia-Pacific region.
- Input on water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products.
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution
- Changes to the Canada Labour Code regarding the agricultural sector, and back-to-work legislation for ports and railways.
- Changes to the Canada Transportation Act regarding the railways and trucking as they relate to fertilizer products.
- Changes to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) regarding substances used by the fertilizer industry.
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution, Règlement
- Changes to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and regulations and their impact on the fertilizer industry.
- Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the security of fertilizer products.
- Motor Vehicle Transportation Act and Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations regarding the transportation of fertilizer products.
- Proposed changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and regulations regarding the transportation of designated fertilizer products.
Règlement
- Agricultural Products Regulations regarding the marketing of agricultural products in import, export and interprovincial trade.
- Environmental Emergency Regulations regarding management of control of a listed substance or containers with capacity for that substance.
- Explosives Regulations regarding safety and security in handling of explosive precursors to reduce the risk of criminal acts.
- Organic Products Regulations regarding consumer protection and product claims.
Subvention, Contribution ou autre avantage financier
- Funding under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Growing Forward II Program to quantify potential environmental, economic and social impacts resulting from improved fertilizer application under 4R Nutrient Stewardship.
- Promotion of 4R Nutrient Stewardship in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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House of Commons
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying (OCL)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Industry Canada
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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National Energy Board (NEB)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Revenue Canada (RC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation (CSTMC)
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
THE CANADIAN FERTILIZER INSITUTE (CFI) REPRESENTS FERTILIZER MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DISTRIBUTORS. CFI AIMS TO SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUPPLY OF SAFE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD. WE PROMOTE THE SUSTAINABLE AND SAFE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF FERTILIZERS. CFI HAS 39 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND 25 ASSOCIATE AND AFFILIATE MEMBERS. THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON EFFICIENT USE OF FERTILIZERS. CFI BELIEVES THAT BY FOCUSING ON THE RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND USE OF FERTILIZER, AND NOURISHING THE SOIL, THE FERTILIZER INDUSTRY WILL MAKE A VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF WORLD FOOD PRODUCTION.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Garth Whyte,
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Organization's membership or classes of membership
ACTIVE MEMBERS: NITROGEN, POTASH, PHOSPHATE AND SULPHUR MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DISTRIBUTORSASSOCIATE MEMBERS: BANKS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ORGANIZATIONS, TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES, INDUSTRY CONSULTANTSAFFILIATE MEMBERS: FERTILIZER AGRI-RETAILER ORGANIZATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER ORGANIZATIONS
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2014-06-30
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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$144,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
350 Sparks Street
Suite 907
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8
Canada
Telephone number:
613-786-3030
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Giulia BRUTESCO,
Senior Director, Industry Standards |
No public offices held
- Cassandra COTTON,
Director, Sustainability |
No public offices held
- Amanda FOSTER,
Environment and Safety Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Amanda GIAMBERARDINO,
Manager, 4R Nutrient Stewardship |
No public offices held
- Clyde GRAHAM,
Senior Vice President |
No public offices held
- Sydney HORTON,
Manager, Member Relations |
No public offices held
- Catherine KING,
Director, Public Outreach |
No public offices held
- Emily PEARCE RAYNER,
Director, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Garth WHYTE,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held