Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Immigration
- Industry
- Internal Trade
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Labour
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- With Respect to the International Trade Agreements to advocate that dairy products manufacturers need to be consulted regarding international trade agreements because of the significant impact these agreements may have on the dairy processing sector.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Intervene on all proposals made by the Dairy Farmers of Canada or others concerning the restriction or changes to the rules for the importation or use of concentrated milk proteins or other milk ingredients.
Loi sur les licences d'exportation et d'importation;
Loi sur la Commission canadienne du lait;
Règlement sur les Produits Laitiers (Dairy Products Regulations)
- Provide input and feedback to Government on regulations, policies, programs to ensure that dairy processors views are taken into account that any results do not impede dairy processors’ competitiveness or their ability to grow their dairy processing activity. Advocate for dairy processor interests related to any proposed changes to dairy products Regulations as proposed by Dairy Farmers of Canada or others and considered by the government.
Policies or Program
- Advocate for increased efficiency to immigration programs to address the Canadian labour shortage and to ensure that programs have sufficient flexibility to support industry needs.
- Import Permits (TRQs) – Intervene to ensure that any proposed changes to existing rules and legislation are fair and equitable and do not adversely affect the dairy processing sector.
- National Milk Marketing Plan – Advocate for the appropriate administration of the National Milk Marketing Plan to ensure that dairy product manufacturers are not adversely affected by any changes that might be proposed. Advocate to ensure that dairy product manufacturers are consulted and heard on all dairy related issues.
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 Dairy Commission (CDC)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Farm Products Council of Canada (FPCC)
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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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Corporation Details
Description of activities
Through the Dairy Division (Canada), Saputo produces, markets and distributes in Canada a variety of cheeses, including mozzarella and cheddar; specialty cheeses, such as ricotta, provolone, parmesan, goat cheese, feta and havarti; fine cheeses, such as brie and camembert; and other cheeses, including brick, colby, farmer, munster, monterey jack, fresh curd and processed cheeses.
Saputo also produces, markets and distributes in Canada fluid milk, cream, yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese and ice cream mixes, as well as certain other dairy and non-dairy products including butter, flavoured cream, dips and flavoured coffee whitener.
The Dairy Division (Canada) has a nation-wide distribution network, and products are sold under customer brand names, as well as under the Company’s own brands.
Furthermore, Saputo produces, markets and distributes in Canada and on the international market a number of dairy ingredients, including milk powder, whey powder, lactose and whey protein concentrates.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Lino A. Saputo,
Chief Executive Officer
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-03-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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City of Edmonton
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$10,000.00
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No
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Natural Ressource Canada
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$509,245.98
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Yes
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In-house Corporation Contact Information
Address:
6869 Métropolitain Est
St-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
Telephone number:
514-328-3116
Fax number:
514-328-3322
Parent Company Information
Saputo inc. is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Aliments Saputo Limitée
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6869 Métropolitain E.
St-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
- Fromagerie 1860 DuVillage inc.
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6869 Métropolitain Est
Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
- La Maison Alexis de Portneuf inc.
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6869 Métropolitain Est
Saint-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
- Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. / Saputo Produits laitiers Canada s.e.n.c.
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6869 Métropolitain Est
St-Léonard, QC H1P 1X8
Canada
Lobbyists Details
Senior Officers whose lobbying activities represent less than 20% of their Duties
- Laura Champagne,
Human Ressources - Gobal Compensation director |
No public offices held
- Carl Colizza,
President and Chief Operating Officer North America |
No public offices held
- Gabriel Palombaro,
Lead Project Management Office (PMO) |
No public offices held
- Haig Poutchigian,
President and Chief Operating Officer -Dairy Division Canada |
No public offices held
- Lino A. Saputo,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
Senior Officers and Employees whose lobbying activities represent 20% or more of their Duties
- Kelly Barratt,
Director Animal Welfare - Industry, Government, Producers -Relations |
No public offices held
- Eric Given,
Director Governmental Affairs and International Trade Policy |
No public offices held
- Julie Paquin,
Director Governmental Affairs |
No public offices held
- Catherine Tokarz,
Senior Vice President, Governmental Affairs |
No public offices held