Registration - Consultant

Canada Grains Council / Krista Thomas, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Canada Grains Council
Lobbyist name: Krista Thomas, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2017-08-01
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 932696-360386

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 19

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 5 of 7 (2022-05-20 to 2023-11-06)

Registration versions:

Version 5 of 7 (2022-05-20 to 2023-11-06)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Agriculture
Economic Development
Environment
Health
Internal Trade
International Relations
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

Lobby for effective trade negotiations and enforcement provisions in key export markets, in particular as it relates to technical barriers to trade and regulatory cooperation.

Policies or Program, Regulation

Lobby for implementation of national and international low-level presence (LLP) standards in commercial grain and seed, and for the development of standards for products of plant breeding innovation.
Regulations, policies and programs in respect of agricultural products of biotechnology, including novel foods, novel livestock feeds and plants with novel traits.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Transport Canada (TC)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2022-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)	$470,188.00	Yes

Client Contact Information

Address:
350 Sparks Street Suite 703
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8
Canada

Telephone number: 613-422-0166

Client representative

Tyler Bjornson, Executive Vice-President

Parent Company Information

Canada Grains Council is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Coalition Members Information

Canada Grains Council is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of Canada Grains Council are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Canada Grains Council does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Lobbyist Details

Krista Thomas | Public offices held

Business address:
897 Weston Drive
Ottawa, ON K1G 1W5
Canada

Telephone number: 613-400-3365

Canada Grains Council/

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
Canada Grains Council/	2024-04-19	current
Canada Grains Council/	2017-08-01	2024-04-19

Canada Grains Council

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Krista Thomas (Consultant)

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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 15^th 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 1-19 of 19

Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Matthew Mann, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: International Relations, Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-09-12
Posted date: 2023-10-16
Communication number: 360386-577309 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Pamela Aung-Thin, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Health Products and Food | Health Canada (HC)
- Tom Rosser, Assistant Deputy Minister | Strategic Policy Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Sylvie Lapointe, Vice President | Policy and Programs | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2021-11-26
Posted date: 2021-12-15
Communication number: 360386-516546 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sylvie Lapointe, Vice President | Policy and Programs | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2021-11-23
Posted date: 2021-12-15
Communication number: 360386-516545 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Frédéric Seppey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Market and Industry Services Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Colleen Barnes, Vice President | Programs Branch | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Manon Bombardier, Acting Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2020-12-11
Posted date: 2021-01-15
Communication number: 360386-491946 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Manon Bombardier, Acting Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2020-10-30
Posted date: 2020-11-16
Communication number: 360386-486043 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Siddika Mithani, President | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- France Pégeot, Executive Vice-President | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2020-10-05
Posted date: 2020-11-16
Communication number: 360386-484658 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Pierre Sabourin, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
- Pamela Aung-Thin, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2020-02-18
Posted date: 2020-03-16
Communication number: 360386-465348 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Pamela Aung-Thin, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
- Stephen Lucas, Deputy Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2020-02-10
Posted date: 2020-03-16
Communication number: 360386-465349 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Frederic Seppey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Market and Industry Services Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Colleen Barnes, Vice President | Policy and Programs | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Kendal Weber, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2019-11-12
Posted date: 2019-12-16
Communication number: 360386-460797 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Frédéric Seppey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Market and Industry Services Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Kendal Weber, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
- Colleen Barnes, Associate Vice President | Policy and Programs Branch | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Tom Rosser, Assistant Deputy Minister | Strategic Policy Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2019-05-24
Posted date: 2019-06-15
Communication number: 360386-453925 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Annette Gibbons, Associate Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Colleen Barnes, Associate Vice President | Policy and Programs Branch | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Dan Lussier, Director of Policy | Minister's Office | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2019-05-01
Posted date: 2019-06-15
Communication number: 360386-453922 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Frédéric Seppey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Market and Industry Services Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Colleen Barnes, Associate Vice President | Policy and Programs Branch | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Kendal Weber, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
- Gilles Saindon, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | Science and Technology Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2019-04-12
Posted date: 2019-05-15
Communication number: 360386-450391 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister | Health Canada (HC)
- Kendal Weber, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister | HEALTH PRODUCTS AND FOOD BRANCH | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2018-12-18
Posted date: 2019-01-15
Communication number: 360386-443034 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Paul Glover, President | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2018-10-23
Posted date: 2018-11-15
Communication number: 360386-436607 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Kathryn Nowers, Director of Policy | Minister's Office | Health Canada (HC)
- Travis Gordon, Policy Advisor | Minister's Office | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2018-08-14
Posted date: 2018-09-15
Communication number: 360386-432796 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Frédéric Seppey, Assistant Deputy Minister | Market and Industry Services Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Tom Rosser, Assistant Deputy Minister | Strategic Policy Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Internal Trade, Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2018-02-16
Posted date: 2018-03-15
Communication number: 360386-420487 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Travis Gordon, Policy Advisor | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2018-01-31
Posted date: 2018-02-15
Communication number: 360386-418655 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Abed Harb, Senior Policy Advisor | Minister's Office | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: International Relations, Agriculture
Communication date: 2018-01-26
Posted date: 2018-02-15
Communication number: 360386-418553 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
Consultant: Krista Thomas

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Arthur Lam, Policy Advisor | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2018-01-25
Posted date: 2018-01-29
Communication number: 360386-418552 View associated registration

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy Analyst Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Automotive and Transportation Industries Branch	June 2016 to June 2017	Not a designated office
Senior Policy Analyst Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Regulatory Policy Analysis Division	July 2013 to June 2016	Not a designated office
Various positions including National Manager, Plant Biosafety Policy Analyst, Environmental Release Assessments Officer Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Policy and Programs Branch	May 2002 to July 2013	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy Analyst Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Automotive and Transportation Industries Branch	June 2016 to June 2017	Not a designated office
Senior Policy Analyst Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Regulatory Policy Analysis Division	July 2013 to June 2016	Not a designated office
Various positions including National Manager, Plant Biosafety Policy Analyst, Environmental Release Assessments Officer Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Policy and Programs Branch	May 2002 to July 2013	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2024-04-04

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Canada Grains Council / Krista Thomas, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 5 of 7 (2022-05-20 to 2023-11-06)

Version 5 of 7 (2022-05-20 to 2023-11-06)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Policies or Program

Policies or Program, Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information