Organization
Dairy Processors Association of Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 22
- With MPs
- 9
- Since Nov 2021
- 182
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Aug 26, 2026.
Lobbying by Dairy Processors Association of Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingBills they've lobbied on
Named in their own descriptions of meetings or of their registration. Their words are quoted below each bill.
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Bill C-252 44-1 (previous Parliament) 7 mentions · latest Dec 9, 2024 In registration
“Bill C-252 – An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children”
Who they meet
Since the current Parliament opened.
MPs
- Marianne Dandurand Liberal 1
- Adam Chambers Conservative 1
- Heath MacDonald Liberal 1
- Dave Epp Conservative 1
- Maninder Sidhu Liberal 1
- Yves Perron Bloc Québécois 1
- Richard Bragdon Conservative 1
- John Barlow Conservative 1
- Jacques Gourde Conservative 1
Institutions
- House of Commons8
- Global Affairs Canada (GAC)5
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)4
- Prime Minister's Office (PMO)2
- Privy Council Office (PCO)1
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)1
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)1
Registrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Jul 7, 2026
Filed by Mathieu Frigon, President and Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- Chathurika Dayananda · Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Member Relations
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Mathieu Frigon · President and Chief Executive Officer
Former public office holder
Formerly Interchange - Dairy Processors Association of Canada, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament (2016–2018)
Formerly Senior Analyst, Parliamentary Information and Research Service, Library of Parliament (2007–2016)
- Pavithraa Moorthi · Dairy Sector Analyst
Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal (CART), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), Competition Bureau Canada (COBU), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (18)Hide details
- Ensuring a consistent, national approach to inspection of processing plants and regulatory compliance of the Canadian Food inspection Agency
- Maintaining funding for programs under the next Agricultural Policy Framework (e.g. programs that support sustainability, emergency management, regulatory reform, etc).
- Discussing Health Canada's next steps around the regulation of foods derived from somatic cell nuclear transfer clones and their offspring, and any implications for dairy farmers.
- Collaborating with officials on the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery relating to animal health emergencies, such as disease events or natural disasters.
- Implementation of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
- Federal Food Security Immigration Stream: Advocating for a dedicated program for food processors employing foreign nationals who arrive to fill permanent, year-round positions and who have the intention of becoming permanent Canadian residents.
- Proposed Regulatory Framework for Recycled content and labelling rules for plastics.
- Proposed policy on restricting food advertising primarily directed at children.
- HEALTH OF ANIMALS REGULATIONS - regarding proposed amendment of the humane transport requirements.
- FOOD AND DRUG REGULATIONS -- regarding dairy standards of identity and labelling.
- DAIRY POLICY -- role and responsibilities of Canadian Dairy Commission and the Canadian Milk Supply Management Committee.
- Components of Health Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy.
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency Regulatory Modernization Initiative with respect to food safety.
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency Labelling Modernization Initiative with respect to food.
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency Guidelines for Labelling of Highlighted Ingredients and Flavours with respect to clarity.
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency Food Inspection Modernization Initiative with respect to food safety and consistent delivery.
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency Feed Regulatory Renewal, project to modernize the Feed Regulations.
- Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
Registration 936087-358082-25. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Penela Guy · Strategic Advisor for the Province of Quebec, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Lisa Xie · Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Debbie Beresford-Green · Vice-President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
- Diane Allan · Vice President, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Ensuring a consistent, national approach to inspection of processing plants and regulatory compliance of the Canadian Food inspection Agency
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Janice Charette · Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States of America, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products. Read more
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS -- Mitigating the impact of current and future trade agreements on the Canadian dairy processing sector, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Mark Wiseman · Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS -- Mitigating the impact of current and future trade agreements on the Canadian dairy processing sector, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Read more
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Heath MacDonald · Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Lawrence Hanson · Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products. Read more
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Marianne Dandurand · Member of Parliament
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products. Read more
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Richard Bragdon · Member of Parliament
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products. Read more
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Jacques Gourde · Member of Parliament
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products. Read more
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- John Barlow · Member of Parliament
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry. Read more
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Dave Epp · Member of Parliament
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Adam Chambers · Member of Parliament
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Yves Perron · Member of Parliament
Development and adoption of a Grocery Code of Conduct by industry.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Miro Froehlich · Director Of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Nasser Haidar · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
- Galen Richardson · Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Relations, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Aaron Fowler · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Chief Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Mathew Hall · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Miled Hill · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Guy Gallant · Chief of Staff, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Mathew Hall · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Maninder Sidhu · Minister of International Trade, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Sarah Manney · Director of Policy, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Sarah Manney · Senior Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Lesley Sherban · Acting Chief of Staff, House of Commons
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
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Reported by Mathieu Frigon · In-house (organization)
- Yves Perron · Member of Parliament
- Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
Canada’s trade policy and Tariff Rate Quota allocation and administration regarding dairy products.
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.