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Registration - In-house Corporation

Sofina Foods Inc. / Michael Latifi, Executive Chairman

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: Sofina Foods Inc.
Previous in-house corporation names
Responsible Officer Name: Michael Latifi, Executive Chairman 
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2006-04-07
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 914545-6459

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 32

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 2 of 28 (2006-10-17 to 2007-03-27)

Version 2 of 28 (2006-10-17 to 2007-03-27) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

A. Information about Responsible Officer and Corporation

Corporation: JANES FAMILY FOODS LTD.
3340 ORLANDO DRIVE
MISSISSAUGA, ON  L4V 1C7
Canada
Telephone number: 905-293-7105
Fax number: 905-677-0607  
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: LEMBIT JANES, CHAIRMAN & CEO  
Description of activities: FROZEN FOOD PROCESSOR, ENGAGED IN SALE OF CHICKEN AND FISH PRODUCTS TO RETAILERS AND FOODSERVICE CUSTOMERS IN BRANDED AND PRIVATE LABEL FORMATS
 
Parent: The corporation is not a subsidiary of any other parent corporations.
Coalition The corporation is not a member of a coalition.
Subsidiary: 2061267 ONTARIO INC.
3340 ORLANDO DRIVE
MISSISSAUGA, ON
Canada L4V 1C7

Other direct interests The corporation's activities are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
 
Was the corporation funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? No
 

B. Lobbyists Employed by the Corporation

Name: LEMBIT JANES
Position title: CHAIRMAN & CEO
Public offices held: No
 
Name: PETER PASTEWKA
Position title: GENERAL COUNSEL & CORPORATE SECRETARY
Public offices held: No
 

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Health Canada (HC)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Agriculture, Health, Industry, International Trade
 
Subject Matter: Retrospective: OCCASIONAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS WITH RESPECT TO POLICIES RELATING TO SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AND TARIFF RATE QUOTA ALLOCATION FOR CHICKEN
Subject Matter: Prospective: OCCASIONAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS WITH RESPECT TO POLICIES RELATING TO SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AND TARIFF RATE QUOTA ALLOCATION FOR CHICKEN
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Policy or Program SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AND TARIFF RATE QUOTA ALLOCATION POLICIES FOR CHICKEN



Responsible Officer Name

This is the responsible officer name as provided in the most recent registration for the corporation or organization.

Name Change History:

Sofina Foods Inc./

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name From To
Sofina Foods Inc./ 2024-04-02 current
Sofina Foods Inc./ 2016-04-25 2024-04-02
Sofina Foods Inc. dba Janes Family Foods 2015-03-29 2016-04-25
JANES FAMILY FOODS LTD. 2008-08-20 2015-03-29

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

  • JANES FAMILY FOODS LTD.

Responsible Officer Change History

Sofina Foods Inc.

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name From (YYYY-MM-DD) To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Michael Latifi 2015-03-29 Current
Fred Jaques 2012-08-31 2015-03-29
LEMBIT JANES 2006-04-07 2012-08-31

All Monthly Communication Reports for Sofina Foods Inc.

Michael Latifi, Executive Chairman (Corporation)

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Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.

Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-32 of 32

  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Stephanie Kusie, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: International Trade, Economic Development
    Communication date: 2022-02-15
    Posted date: 2022-03-15
    Communication number: 6459-523958 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Simon Beauchemin, Director of Policy | Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: International Trade, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2020-10-19
    Posted date: 2020-11-16
    Communication number: 6459-486049 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2020-06-26
    Posted date: 2020-07-15
    Communication number: 6459-476523 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2020-06-24
    Posted date: 2020-07-15
    Communication number: 6459-476522 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Colin Carrie, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Alex Ruff, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2020-06-23
    Posted date: 2020-07-15
    Communication number: 6459-476521 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Damien Kurek, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Martin Shields, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Dane Lloyd, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2020-02-06
    Posted date: 2020-03-25
    Communication number: 6459-468974 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
    Communication date: 2019-07-17
    Posted date: 2019-08-15
    Communication number: 6459-458183 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
    Communication date: 2019-07-14
    Posted date: 2019-08-15
    Communication number: 6459-458201 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Tiara Folkes, Regional Advisor | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development
    Communication date: 2019-07-13
    Posted date: 2019-08-15
    Communication number: 6459-458204 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
    Communication date: 2019-07-10
    Posted date: 2019-08-15
    Communication number: 6459-458202 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Andrew Scheer, Leader, Official Opposition Conservative Party | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development
    Communication date: 2019-07-06
    Posted date: 2019-08-15
    Communication number: 6459-458203 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Amarjeet Sohi, Minister | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2019-05-06
    Posted date: 2019-06-15
    Communication number: 6459-454914 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Andrea Johnston, Assistant Deputy Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development
    Communication date: 2019-05-03
    Posted date: 2019-06-15
    Communication number: 6459-454916 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Andrea Johnston, Assistant Deputy Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development
    Communication date: 2019-05-03
    Posted date: 2019-05-08
    Communication number: 6459-451290 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Kate Hoye, Assistant Director | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development
    Communication date: 2019-04-25
    Posted date: 2019-05-08
    Communication number: 6459-451289 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Luc Marchand, Director | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
    Communication date: 2019-04-25
    Posted date: 2019-05-08
    Communication number: 6459-451288 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Alison Porter, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
    Communication date: 2019-04-10
    Posted date: 2019-05-08
    Communication number: 6459-451287 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Budget
    Communication date: 2019-04-10
    Posted date: 2019-05-08
    Communication number: 6459-451286 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Tom Rosser, Assistant Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
    Communication date: 2019-04-10
    Posted date: 2019-05-08
    Communication number: 6459-451285 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Frederick Seppey, Association Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry
    Communication date: 2019-04-09
    Posted date: 2019-05-08
    Communication number: 6459-451284 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Sheryl Groeneweg, Director General | Manufacturing and Life Sciences Branch | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development
    Communication date: 2019-03-22
    Posted date: 2019-04-15
    Communication number: 6459-448814 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Frederic Seppey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • David McFarlane, Director of Policy | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Donald Boucher, Animal Industry Division | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: International Trade, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2019-02-04
    Posted date: 2019-03-18
    Communication number: 6459-448305 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Brigitte Sansoucy, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Matt DeCourcey, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry
    Communication date: 2018-12-11
    Posted date: 2019-01-15
    Communication number: 6459-443195 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Dan Lussier, Senior Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
    Communication date: 2018-05-31
    Posted date: 2018-06-15
    Communication number: 6459-427660 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development
    Communication date: 2018-04-11
    Posted date: 2018-05-15
    Communication number: 6459-425589 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • John Nater, Member of Parliement | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development
    Communication date: 2018-04-03
    Posted date: 2018-05-15
    Communication number: 6459-425593 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Lisa Raitt, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
    • Dan Lussier, Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2018-03-20
    Posted date: 2018-04-18
    Communication number: 6459-424522 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Karina Gould, Minister | Democratic Institutions | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development
    Communication date: 2018-02-21
    Posted date: 2018-03-15
    Communication number: 6459-420667 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Dan Lussier, Senior Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
    • Harb Abed, Senior Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
    Communication date: 2017-11-21
    Posted date: 2017-12-15
    Communication number: 6459-414685 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Michelle Rempel, Member of Parliament | House of Commons

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry, Economic Development
    Communication date: 2017-05-04
    Posted date: 2017-06-15
    Communication number: 6459-401674 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Abed Harb, Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Economic Development, Agriculture
    Communication date: 2017-04-12
    Posted date: 2017-05-15
    Communication number: 6459-399641 View associated registration
  • Sofina Foods Inc.
    In-house Corporation
    Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
    • Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs | Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

    Subject Matter of the communication: Industry
    Communication date: 2016-10-27
    Posted date: 2016-11-15
    Communication number: 6459-386720 View associated registration

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