Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Energy
- Environment
- Government Procurement
- Health
- Industry
- International Development
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Labour
- Mining
- National Security/Security
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Changes to the Canada Transportation Act regarding the railways and trucking as they relate to fertilizer products.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Regulations regarding the transportation of dangerous goods and designated fertilizer products.
Policies or Program
- 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 water policy as it relates to the impact and management of fertilizer products.
- Participating in an agricultural-sector grass-roots communication campaign aimed at having Canadians understand the importance of the agricultural sector to Canada's economy and how the Canadian government can support farmers and food processors with more investment in financial programs that reduce risk and encourage Canadians to buy more locally grown food. Recipients are encouraged to email their MP.
- Promotion of 4R Nutrient Stewardship in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia and South America.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Changes to the Fertilizers Act and regulations regarding the use, registration, or safety of fertilizer products
- Engaging the government on its initiative to reduce fertilizer emissions by 30% from 2020 levels.
Regulation
- 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.
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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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal (CART)
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation (CSTMC)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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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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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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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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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Senate of Canada
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Fertilizer Canada represents manufacturers, wholesale and retail distributors of nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulphur fertilizers. The fertilizer industry plays an essential role in Canada's economy, contributing over $12 billion annually and 12,000 jobs. The association is committed to supporting the fertilizer industry with innovative research and programming while advocating sustainability, stewardship, safety and security through standards and Codes of Practice.
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, wholesale and retail distributors; Associate members: banks and other financial organizations, transportation companies, industry consultants; Affiliate members: fertilizer agri-retailer organizations and international fertilizer organizations
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
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
- Cassandra COTTON,
Vice President, Policy & Programs |
No public offices held
- Nadine FROST,
Director, Policy & Industry Standards |
No public offices held
- Clyde GRAHAM,
Executive Vice President |
No public offices held
- Kelsey Hill,
Nutrient Stewardship Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Daniel Kelter,
Government Relations Manager |
Public offices held
- Rabya Khanan,
Communications Manager |
No public offices held
- Catherine KING,
Vice President, Public Affairs |
No public offices held
- Labonya NIRJAN,
4R Solution Project Coordinator |
No public offices held
- McKenzie SMITH,
Director, Nutrient Stewardship |
No public offices held
- Garth WHYTE,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
