Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Climate
- Environment
- International Trade
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Covid 19 - Financial support by the federal government in order to retain food security in Canada.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Value Creation to enhance private plant breeding programs in Canada. Ensure that options presented are to the benefit of producers.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- For the federal government to consider allowing farmers in the province of Alberta, who are registered with an Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit (AFFB) permit, to be automatically exempt from the Federal Fuel Charge without having to complete the Federal Fuel Charge Exemption (FFCE) Certificate for Farmers. This will save time and money on the part of the farmers, suppliers and the federal government by avoiding substantial administrative work. Or to postpone the implementation of the federal carbon tax of Jan 1, 2020 to ensure farmers have enough time to have their exemption permits processed.
Policies or Program
- Canola Trade Dispute with China - Ensure canola producers do not fall subject to economic hardship and that programs are in place for support during federal negotiations.
- Covid 19 - Business Risk Management Support - Removing the Reference Margin Limiting (RML) from the program to enhance equitability across all sectors;
–Temporarily removing the $3 million cap on payments to safeguard as much domestic production as possible;
–Increasing the funding percentage from 70 per cent to at least 80 per cent after the trigger point is reached;
Regulation
- Subdivision C, Exemption Certificates, Subparagraph 36(1)(b)(vii) of the Greenhouse Gases Pollution Pricing Act related to Fuel Charge exemptions for qualifying farming fuel
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 Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Founded in 1909, UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic co-operatives and has grown from a small-scale local co-operative into an extensive commercial and retail operation with over 110,000 active members.
We are a progressive and diversified business that provides the products, services and solutions our owners and customers in rural communities need to successfully run their operations. Our members guide our decision-making and are rooted in the heart of all we do.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Scott Bolton,
President and CEO
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
4838 Richard Road SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
Canada
Telephone number:
403-570-4493
Parent Company Information
United Farmers of Alberta is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Bar W
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4838 Richard Rd SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
Canada
- BAR W PETROLEUM & ELECTRIC INC
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4838 Richard Rd SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
Canada
- MICRO DISPENSING SERVICES INC.
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4838 Richard rd SW
Calgary, AB T3E 6L1
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
No lobbyists added
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Nicholas Harsulla,
Manager of Government Relations |
No public offices held
