Registration - In-house Organization

CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK / Andy Harrington, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK
Responsible Officer Name: Andy Harrington, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2003-01-21
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 947056-82

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 432

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 15

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Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Climate, International Development	Canada's position on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations with particular focus on the food security implications	Policies or Program
International Development	Canadian Food Aid Policy with regard to improved effectiveness and impact	Policies or Program
Budget, International Development, International Relations	Discussion about Canada's official development aid (ODA) and its value to Canadian foreign policy, as well as the need for Canada to contribute its fair share in terms of the percentage of aid per gross national income.	Policies or Program
International Development, International Relations	Discussion about Canada's official development assistance, its value to Canadian foreign policy and an appeal for Canada not to reduce aid but to show global leadership following the USAID cuts and decreases in aid budgets by some donor countries.	Policies or Program
International Development	GAC Feminist International Assistance Policy - Improve the effectiveness of the agricultural development component of this policy, particularly with regard to smallholder farmers.	Policies or Program
Foreign Affairs, International Development, International Relations	International development. Discussion on Canada's official development assistance (ODA) and the need for it to prioritize food security. As a global leader in agriculture and food, Canada should help communities around the world dealing with rising food prices, climate change and conflict by prioritizing support for agriculture and food systems in its ODA.	Policies or Program
Climate, Foreign Affairs, International Development, International Relations	International Development. Discussion showcasing the results from our Nature Positive project which is part of the Partnering for Climate (P4C) program. The project responds to poverty and hunger, addressing climate change and building long-term economic resilience in sub-Saharan Africa. We asked for support in ensuring Canada’s next climate finance commitment prioritizes smallholder farmers and their communities in the Global South in adapting to climate change.	Policies or Program
Foreign Affairs, International Development, International Relations	International development and international relations. Discussion on the importance of focusing on food security in humanitarian efforts, in light of the expected cuts to development funding. Additionally, discussion on the importance of official development assistance (ODA), alongside trade and economic stability to Canada, highlighting that ODA facilitates other aspects of international relationships.	Policies or Program
International Development	Renegotiation of the Food Aid Convention with regard to Canadian leadership and improved effectiveness	Regulation
Foreign Affairs, International Development, International Relations	The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Group (HPAG) and position HPAG as a thought-partner and ally for Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, gaining the ear of the Ambassador and his team for future influencing; highlight the prominence of Canadian international non governmental organizations (INGOs) within the humanitarian sector globally, highlighting the proportion and significance of Canadian aid; and to understand the Ambassador’s priorities and key next steps as he embarks on a new mandate.	Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Senate of Canada

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

THE CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK IS A CONSORTIUM OF 15 CANADIAN CHURCH RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDES FOOD AID AND FOOD SECURITY ASSISTANCE TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Andy Harrington, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Organization's membership or classes of membership

THE MEMBERS OF THE CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK ARE AGENCIES OF REGISTERED CANADIAN CHURCH DENOMINATIONS

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2026-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	$32,728,516.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
400-393 PORTAGE AVE
WINNIPEG, MB R3C 2L4
Canada

Telephone number: 204-944-1993

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Chinelo Agom-Eze, senior policy advisor | No public offices held
Julia Buckingham, senior policy advisor | Designated public offices held
Barbra Chimhandamba, policy advisor | No public offices held
Paul Hagerman, Public Policy Director | No public offices held
Andy Harrington, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | No public offices held
Alexandria Novokowsky, Senior Policy Advisor, Climate Change | Public offices held
Christina Philips, director of resources and communications | No public offices held
Carol Thiessen, Senior Policy Advisor | No public offices held

CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK	2008-09-05	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK
CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK

CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Andy Harrington	2020-09-01	Current
JIM CORNELIUS	2003-01-21	2020-09-01

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Policy Analyst Global Affairs Canada, Agriculture and Food Systems	November 2020 to April 2021	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Policy Analyst Global Affairs Canada, Agriculture and Food Systems	November 2020 to April 2021	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Policy and Communications Intern Finance Canada, office of the Minister of State for Finance	May 2014 to August 2014	August 22, 2014

Date Modified:: 2026-05-11

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Registration - In-house Organization

CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK / Andy Harrington, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 45 of 45 (2026-05-20 to present)

Version 45 of 45 (2026-05-20 to present)

Subject Matter Details

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization