Registry of Lobbyists
Version 1 of 47 (2008-01-23 to 2008-11-03) 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.
| Organization: |
Canola Council of Canada
400-167 Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T6 Canada |
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| Telephone number: | 204-982-2100 | ||||
| Fax number: | 204-942-1841 | ||||
| Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: | JoAnne Buth, President | ||||
| Description of the organization's activities: | The Canola Council of Canada is a national, nonprofit association funded by stakeholders in the canola industry. Our mission is to enhance the industry's ability to profitably produce and supply seed, oil and meal products that offer superior value to customers throughout the world. Members include canola growers, crop input suppliers, grain handling companies, exporters, processors and food and feed manufacturers. | ||||
| Organization's membership or classes of membership: | Membership is open to all segments of the canola value chain and its related partners, which may include both individuals and organizations. Both full membership and associate membership are available. | ||||
| Was the organization funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? | Yes | ||||
| End date of the organization's last completed financial year: | 2007-12-31 | ||||
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| Name: | Chris Anderson |
| Position title: | Vice President, Crop Production |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | JoAnne Buth |
| Position title: | President |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | Dave Hickling |
| Position title: | Vice President, Canola Utilization |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | Robert Hunter |
| Position title: | Assistant Vice President, Canola Utilization |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | Arvel Lawson |
| Position title: | Program Manager, Crop Production |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Name: | Cari Mell |
| Position title: | Finance and Payroll Officer |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Environment Canada, Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC), Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC), Health Canada (HC), Industry Canada, National Energy Board (NEB), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Statistics Canada (StatCan), Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
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Grass-roots communication, Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: | Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Health, Industry, Internal Trade, International Trade, Statistics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subject Matter: Retrospective: | The Canola Council of Canada attempts to influence federal government outcomes/activity on a broad range of issues. We have been particularly active with public office holders on the following files: Biodiesel policy, World Trade Organization negotiations, Bilateral negotiations, Trans Fat Task Force, Packaging and Labelling Polices, Internal Trade Disputes, Seed Variety Registration, Health/Safety/Environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits, Engaging Government on Bilateral Trade Irritants, Biosafety Protocol, Supporting Science and Innovation Policy, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Chair for Canola health and nutrition, Smart Regulation, Climate Change Issues, accurate statistical reporting, quality of canola, and Grant/Programs involving the Agriculture Sector. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subject Matter: Prospective: | The Canola Council of Canada attempts to influence federal government outcomes/activity on a broad range of issues. We are particularly active with public office holders on the following files: Biodiesel policy, World Trade Organization negotiations, Bilateral negotiations, Health issues such as Health Claims, Trans Fat Task Force, Seed Variety Registration, Health/Safety/Environment approval framework for Plants with Novel Traits, Engaging Government on Bilateral Trade Irritants, Biosafety Protocol, Supporting Science and Innovation Policy, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Chair for Canola health and nutrition, environmental sustainability issues, Climate Change, accurate statistical reporting and Grant/Programs involving the Agriculture Sector. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Government institutions added through a communication report: |
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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