Registry of Lobbyists
Canadian Canola Growers Association
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Agriculture, Economic Development, International Trade
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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.
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Agriculture
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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.
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Agriculture, Economic Development, International Trade, Transportation
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Canada Transportation Act and regulations as it relates to the transportation of grain. Support development of transportation and trade infrastructure that facilities market demand and growth for canola.
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Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, International Trade
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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.
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Agriculture, Economic Development, International Trade, Labour, Transportation
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Discussions concerning railway and port strikes as it relates to economic development and trade labour disruptions.
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Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, Science and Technology
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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.
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Agriculture, Economic Development, Environment, International Trade
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Environment and international trade: to advance the good management practices that are implemented on canola farms that contribute to environmental stewardship and competitive markets for farmers and to advance the canola biodiesel market domestically and abroad. Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations incentivizes the use of canola-based biofuels.
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Agriculture, Taxation and Finance
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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.
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Agriculture, Economic Development, International Trade
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Support a review of the Canada Grains Act to modernize role of Canadian Grain Commission to align with needs of the grain sector.
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Agriculture
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Support right to repair and interoperability programs, policies, laws, and regulations that support farmer's choice and right to repair.
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Agriculture, Economic Development, International Trade, Transportation
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Transportation: to advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.
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Policies or Program
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