Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Environment
- International Trade
- Research and Development
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Canada Transportation Act and regulations as it relates to the transportation of grain. Advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Pest Control Products Act and regulations as it relates to agricultural pest control products. Support enhanced resources for federal regulatory bodies to make science-based decisions on crop protection products and seed varieties. Advocate for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation and that it is facilitative for trade.
- Ensure governments recognize the benefits that farmers provide to the environment. Including in relation to polices and regulations concerning carbon pricing, as it pertains to on-farm exemptions, offset protocols, rebates, and research. Climate change laws, policies, programs and regulations related to agriculture promote competitiveness and production on farms.
- Income Tax Act and other financial regulations, policies or programs: to promote the fair treatment of farmers in any proposed changes to the Income Tax Act or other financial mechanism that may impact farmers financially.
- Support a review of the Canada Grains Act to modernize role of Canadian Grain Commission to align with needs of the grain sector.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Concern Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) will cause negative impacts to Canada’s trade agenda.
- Support Bill C-359 to promote production, innovation, and competitiveness on farm.
- Support passage of Bill C-234, An Act to Amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, to further enable farmers' role as climate solutions providers and support competitiveness.
- Support passage of C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (diagnosis, maintenance and repair), to support production, competitiveness, and working capital on farm.
- Support passage of C-294, An Act to amend the Copyright Act (interoperability), to support production, competitiveness, and working capital on farm.
Policies or Program
- Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.
- Agriculture - Work to ensure the existing and upcoming Agricultural Policy Framework addresses the needs of canola farmers including business risk management, marketing and research. Maintain support for federal and shared funded programs.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- The creation and implementation of the Canada Water Agency and adoption of a pan-Canadian water monitoring framework have positive impacts for canola farmers.
Regulation
- Climate/Environment- Advance canola- based biofuel as part of the solution for climate change. Canada's Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) incentivizes the use of canola-based biofuels.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
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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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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
400-1661 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7
Canada
Telephone number:
204-789-8810
Fax number:
204-788-0061
Web address:
www.ccga.ca
Client representative
Rick White, President and Chief Executive Officer
Parent Company Information
Canadian Canola Growers Association is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Canola Growers Association is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Canola Growers Association are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Canadian Canola Growers Association does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Dean Roberts
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No public offices held
Business address:
c/o CCGA 400-1661 Portage Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7
Canada
Telephone number:
306-460-9846
Consultant relationship to the client
- The registrant is on the board of directors for this organization.
